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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.97 mi
05h 30m
Flight
264.12 mi
425.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.12 mi
Kilometers
425.06 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.97 mi
Kilometers
522.99 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-04-19T04:00
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
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
Emelle
AL

Town of the United States

From Russellville
158.6 mi
02h 45m
To Mobile
166.3 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Avenue North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Jackson Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Highway 43

    2.8 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 43

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right

    34.3 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    9.8 mi · 14 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Military Road

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Military Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Military Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Military Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Military Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville

    8 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    1011 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian

    41 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 46 sec

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    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

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    5.5 mi · 6 min

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    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

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    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

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    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    51.6 mi · 59 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit left

    1680 ft · 46 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Mobile

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  39. 39

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
193 mi · 59%
Andrew Jackson Highway
27.4 mi · 8%
Military Road
16.8 mi · 5%
3rd Avenue Southwest
9.83 mi · 3%
US 82 West
5.43 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
264.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emelle
02h 45m from Russellville
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emelle, 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 Emelle.

RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
1901 Front Street
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

87 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
BUS

Marion, AL

94 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Thomasville, AL

103 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 264.12 mi (425.06 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Alabama

Population9,758
Coordinates34.5078700, -87.7286400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Avenue North (-87.728825, 34.507932)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.41 L · about $43.44
Round trip
$86.87
22.94 gal · 86.82 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Mobile. The current time is 04:00:32.

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.