How far is Sulligent, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Sulligent, AL to Mobile, AL is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
263.7 mi
04h 26m
Flight
221.67 mi
356.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.67 mi
Kilometers
356.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.7 mi
Kilometers
424.39 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM CDT
Return by in Sulligent
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulligent
2026-04-22T20:58
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulligent
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
Cuba
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Sulligent
130.9 mi
02h 13m
To Mobile
132.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    9.8 mi · 14 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Military Road

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Military Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Military Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Military Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Military Road

    65 m · 4 sec · Military Road

  6. 6

    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

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

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

    1011 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

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

    41 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    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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    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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    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    51.6 mi · 59 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit left

    1680 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  28. 28

    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

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulligent 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
34 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
193 mi · 73%
Military Road
16.8 mi · 6%
3rd Avenue Southwest
9.83 mi · 4%
US 82 West
5.43 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
I 65 South
3.1 mi · 1%
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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
221.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
02h 13m from Sulligent
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sulligent and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Sulligent and 132.8 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sulligent and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
1901 Front Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

81 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

100 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Marion, AL

102 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulligent and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 221.67 mi (356.75 km).

Sulligent

#1 Sulligent

City in Lamar County, Alabama, United States

Population1,834
Coordinates33.9017700, -88.1344800
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 17 (-88.134468, 33.901808)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.22 L · about $35.22
Round trip
$70.44
18.6 gal · 70.44 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.22 $70.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.61 $79.22
Premium $4.63 $43.01 $86.03
Diesel $5.42 $50.36 $100.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulligent and Mobile. The current time is 20:58:47.

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.