How far is West Blocton, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from West Blocton, AL to Mobile, AL is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Blocton and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Blocton and Mobile.
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Start on Hickory Road
614 ft · 31 sec · Hickory Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Azalea Lane
8 m · 3 sec · Azalea Lane
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Turn right onto Hickory Road
122 m · 19 sec · Hickory Road
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Turn right onto Cahaba River Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Cahaba River Drive
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Turn left onto State Route 5
11.4 mi · 16 min · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5
69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
49.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 West Blocton 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.
Sunny leaving West Blocton 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 West Blocton to Mobile?
The road trip is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from West Blocton and 98.8 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Blocton and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Thomasville
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 Thomasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Blocton and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 175.91 mi (283.1 km).
#1 West Blocton
Town
| Population | 1,228 |
| Coordinates | 33.1181700, -87.1250000 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.40 | $52.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.24 | $64.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.74 | $75.49 |
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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