How far is Russellville, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Russellville, AL to Mobile, AL is about 325 miles (523 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Mobile.
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Start on Jackson Avenue North
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jackson Avenue North
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 43
2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
14.6 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Turn right
34.3 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
9.8 mi · 14 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Military Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · Military Road
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Continue on Military Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road
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Continue on Military Road
65 m · 4 sec · Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
1011 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
41 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 46 sec
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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5.4 mi · 6 min
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5.5 mi · 6 min
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2.7 mi · 3 min
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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3.9 mi · 5 min
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9.8 mi · 11 min
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2 mi · 2 min
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4.9 mi · 6 min
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17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
51.6 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
1680 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Mobile
2204 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
3185 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville and Mobile.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 45 South
Continue straight
64.3 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Russellville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Mobile?
The road trip is about 325 miles (523 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Emelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Russellville and 166.3 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 6:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.44 one way or $86.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Russellville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Emelle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emelle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 264.12 mi (425.06 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Alabama
| Population | 9,758 |
| Coordinates | 34.5078700, -87.7286400 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $43.44 | $86.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.85 | $97.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $53.05 | $106.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $62.11 | $124.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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