How far is Reform, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Reform, AL to Mobile, AL is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.98 mi
03h 52m
Flight
185.46 mi
298.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.46 mi
Kilometers
298.47 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.98 mi
Kilometers
363.68 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, May 3, 9:03 AM CDT
Return by in Reform
Sun, May 3, 12:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reform
2026-05-03T05:11
Arrive Mobile
Sun, May 3, 9:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reform
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sweet Water
AL

Town

From Reform
106.8 mi
01h 56m
To Mobile
119.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Reform and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Reform and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street South

    26 m · 9 sec · 1st Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue West

    740 ft · 25 sec · 1st Avenue West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Street Southwest

    1229 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue Southeast

    898 ft · 22 sec · 4th Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Street South

    9.3 mi · 14 min · 2nd Street South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street

    55 m · 6 sec · Tuscaloosa Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Commerce Avenue

    537 ft · 15 sec · Commerce Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Commerce Avenue

    10 mi · 14 min · Commerce Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 9th Street Southeast

    674 ft · 17 sec · 9th Street Southeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Memorial Parkway

    2145 ft · 1 min · Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Southeast

    18.7 mi · 26 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

    635 ft · 24 sec · Wilson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Boligee Street

    1537 ft · 44 sec · Boligee Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Greensboro Street

    2191 ft · 48 sec · Greensboro Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    106.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reform and Mobile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 11%
3rd Street Southeast
18.7 mi · 8%
North Cedar Avenue
10.7 mi · 5%
Commerce Avenue
10.1 mi · 4%
2nd Street South
9.31 mi · 4%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

107 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweet Water
01h 56m from Reform
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Reform and Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reform to Mobile?

The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sweet Water is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Reform and 119.2 miles from Mobile.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.22 one way or $60.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reform and Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Sweet Water

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sweet Water, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweet Water.

BUS

Thomasville, AL

21 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

46 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Camden, AL

57 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Jackson, AL

61 mi away
3603 North College Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reform and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 185.46 mi (298.47 km).

Reform

#1 Reform

City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States

Population1,546
Coordinates33.3784500, -88.0153000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street South (-88.015354, 33.378463)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.19 L · about $30.22
Round trip
$60.44
15.96 gal · 60.38 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.22 $60.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.99 $67.97
Premium $4.63 $36.91 $73.82
Diesel $5.42 $43.21 $86.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Reform and Mobile. The current time is 05:11:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.