How far is Springville, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Springville, AL to Mobile, AL is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.39 mi
04h 10m
Flight
231.81 mi
373.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.81 mi
Kilometers
373.06 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.39 mi
Kilometers
452.85 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 30, 7:23 AM CDT
Return by in Springville
Thu, Apr 30, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springville
2026-04-30T03:12
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 30, 7:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springville
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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Springville
140.6 mi
02h 05m
To Mobile
140.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Robinson Street

    1 m · 6 sec · Robinson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1432 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marietta Road

    2890 ft · 60 sec · Marietta Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 85%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 6%
Marietta Road
17 mi · 6%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
I 459 South
0.46 mi
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

239 mi · 04h 19m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
231.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 05m from Springville
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Springville and 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 Springville to Mobile?

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 140.6 miles from Springville and 140.7 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Springville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springville and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 231.81 mi (373.06 km).

Springville

#1 Springville

Town in St.

Population4,386
Coordinates33.7750500, -86.4719100
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Robinson Street (-86.471925, 33.775082)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.59 L · about $37.60
Round trip
$75.21
19.86 gal · 75.18 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.60 $75.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.29 $84.58
Premium $4.63 $45.93 $91.85
Diesel $5.42 $53.77 $107.54

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Springville and Mobile. The current time is 03:12:43.

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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.