How far is Town Creek, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Town Creek, AL to Mobile, AL is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
356.43 mi
05h 22m
Flight
277.94 mi
447.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.94 mi
Kilometers
447.3 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.43 mi
Kilometers
573.62 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 4:56 AM CDT
Return by in Town Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Town Creek
2026-04-18T23:33
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 4:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Town Creek
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
Prattville
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Town Creek
178 mi
02h 41m
To Mobile
178.4 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Town Creek and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on Joe Wheeler Highway

    17 m · 5 sec · Joe Wheeler Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto University of North Alabama Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    254.5 mi · 4 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Town Creek 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
255 mi · 72%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 12%
University of North Alabama Highway
43.1 mi · 12%
Main Street
6.94 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 1%
I 22 West
1.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

254 mi · 04h 38m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.5 mi
277.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
02h 41m from Town Creek
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Town Creek 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 Town Creek to Mobile?

The road trip is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Town Creek and 178.4 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.64 one way or $95.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Town Creek and Partly Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Prattville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

20 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

53 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Town Creek and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 277.94 mi (447.3 km).

Town Creek

#1 Town Creek

City in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,046
Coordinates34.6812000, -87.4061300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Joe Wheeler Highway (-87.40613, 34.681233)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.61 L · about $47.64
Round trip
$95.28
25.16 gal · 95.22 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.64 $95.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.58 $107.16
Premium $4.63 $58.18 $116.37
Diesel $5.42 $68.12 $136.24

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 Town Creek and Mobile. The current time is 23:33:26.

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.