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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.41 mi
03h 30m
Flight
175.91 mi
283.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.91 mi
Kilometers
283.1 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.41 mi
Kilometers
317.7 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM CDT
Return by in West Blocton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Blocton
2026-04-15T13:15
Arrive Mobile
Wed, Apr 15, 4:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Blocton
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
Thomasville
AL

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

From West Blocton
98.6 mi
01h 45m
To Mobile
98.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 West Blocton and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Blocton and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Road

    614 ft · 31 sec · Hickory Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Azalea Lane

    8 m · 3 sec · Azalea Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hickory Road

    122 m · 19 sec · Hickory Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cahaba River Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cahaba River Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    11.4 mi · 16 min · State Route 5

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5

    69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    49.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 5

  8. 8

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 5

    21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5

  10. 10

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 5
182 mi · 92%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.27 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.76 mi · 2%
Cahaba River Drive
0.86 mi
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
175.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
01h 45m from West Blocton
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Thomasville, AL

3 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

25 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

43 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Camden, AL

44 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Blocton and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 175.91 mi (283.1 km).

West Blocton

#1 West Blocton

Town

Population1,228
Coordinates33.1181700, -87.1250000
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Road (-87.124849, 33.118168)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.37 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
13.94 gal · 52.74 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Blocton and Mobile. The current time is 13:15:57.

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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.