How far is Valley Grande, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Valley Grande, AL to Mobile, AL is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Grande and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Grande and Mobile.
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Start on Citizens Parkway
5.7 mi · 10 min · Citizens Parkway
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Continue on Broad Street
1006 ft · 24 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
19.5 mi · 24 min · Highland Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
848 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 5
10.9 mi · 16 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue straight
82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 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 Valley Grande and Mobile.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 5
Continue straight
82.5 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valley Grande 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 Valley Grande to Mobile?
The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Valley Grande and 85.7 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Valley Grande and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Fulton
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 Fulton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Grande and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 139.92 mi (225.18 km).
#1 Valley Grande
City in Dallas County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,468 |
| Coordinates | 32.5090200, -86.9874900 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.77 | $51.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.76 | $65.52 |
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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