How far is Whitesboro, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Whitesboro, AL to Mobile, AL is about 323.1 miles (519.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.04 mi
04h 48m
Flight
265.87 mi
427.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.87 mi
Kilometers
427.88 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.04 mi
Kilometers
519.88 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Nov 8, 9:36 PM CST
Return by in Whitesboro
Mon, Nov 9, 2:24 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitesboro
2026-11-08T16:47
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Nov 8, 9:36 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:22 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitesboro
9:00 PM CST
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Whitesboro
161.3 mi
02h 24m
To Mobile
161.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitesboro Road

    65 m · 9 sec · Whitesboro Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Leeth Gap Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Leeth Gap Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Duck Springs Road

    2540 ft · 54 sec · Duck Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bruton Gap Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Bruton Gap Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Noccalula Parkway

    1749 ft · 35 sec · Noccalula Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitesboro 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 74%
Noccalula Parkway
51 mi · 16%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 5%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Leeth Gap Road
4.94 mi · 2%
Bruton Gap Road
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

239 mi · 04h 19m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
265.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
02h 24m from Whitesboro
Leave By
7:22 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitesboro and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323.1 miles (519.9 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.3 miles from Whitesboro and 161.7 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.53 one way or $83.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitesboro and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitesboro and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 265.87 mi (427.88 km).

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#1 Whitesboro

Whitesboro is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1634300, -86.0694200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitesboro Road (-86.069415, 34.163591)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.4 gal
43.15 L · about $41.53
Round trip
$83.06
22.8 gal · 86.3 L
Estimated CO2
101.3 kg one way
Round trip: 202.6 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $41.53 $83.06
Mid-grade $4.13 $47.04 $94.07
Premium $4.53 $51.65 $103.31
Diesel $5.80 $66.13 $132.26

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitesboro and Mobile. The current time is 16:47:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.