How far is Smoke Rise, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Smoke Rise, AL to Mobile, AL is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smoke Rise and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smoke Rise and Mobile.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Crosshill Lane
1.5 km · 4 min · Crosshill Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crosshill Trail
1 km · 2 min · Crosshill Trail
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Turn right onto Ridge Trail
573 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Trail
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Continue on Ridge Trail
706 ft · 35 sec · Ridge Trail
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Turn left onto Scenic Trail
987 ft · 48 sec · Scenic Trail
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Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail
2358 ft · 2 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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Continue on Smoke Rise Trail
1.5 km · 4 min · Smoke Rise Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right
1112 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
61 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
78 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
555 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
254.5 mi · 4 hr 38 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 Smoke Rise and Mobile.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
254 mi · 04h 38m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Smoke Rise and Partly Sunny near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smoke Rise to Mobile?
The road trip is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Smoke Rise and 143.5 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.17 one way or $76.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Smoke Rise and Partly Sunny near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit
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 Fort Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smoke Rise and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 232.17 mi (373.64 km).
#1 Smoke Rise
Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama
| Population | 1,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.8917700, -86.8202700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $38.17 | $76.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.93 | $85.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.62 | $93.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.58 | $109.17 |
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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