How far is Tuscumbia, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Tuscumbia, AL to Mobile, AL is about 368.8 miles (593.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (450 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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
368.82 mi
05h 23m
Flight
279.62 mi
450 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.62 mi
Kilometers
450 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.82 mi
Kilometers
593.56 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 AM CDT
Return by in Tuscumbia
Thu, Apr 16, 8:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuscumbia
2026-04-15T21:36
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuscumbia
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
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Tuscumbia
184.1 mi
02h 41m
To Mobile
184.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    33 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dickson Street

    1129 ft · 39 sec · South Dickson Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Woodmont Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Woodmont Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Lee Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · East Lee Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway

  6. 6

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

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway

  8. 8

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    254.5 mi · 4 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuscumbia 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery
255 mi · 69%
University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 15%
Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 12%
East Lee Highway
5.96 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.2 mi
279.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
02h 41m from Tuscumbia
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tuscumbia and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 368.8 miles (593.6 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.1 miles from Tuscumbia and 184.7 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 279.6 miles (450 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.2 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.31 one way or $98.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuscumbia and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Deatsville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuscumbia and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 279.62 mi (450 km).

Tuscumbia

#1 Tuscumbia

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population8,462
Coordinates34.7312000, -87.7025300
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-87.702524, 34.731356)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.27 L · about $49.31
Round trip
$98.61
26.04 gal · 98.54 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.31 $98.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $55.45 $110.90
Premium $4.63 $60.22 $120.44
Diesel $5.42 $70.50 $141.01

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Tuscumbia and Mobile. The current time is 21:36:43.

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.