How far is Alexandria, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Alexandria, AL to Mobile, AL is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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 04h 42m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Mobile.
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Start on Stadium Drive
1367 ft · 35 sec · Stadium Drive
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Turn right onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
1461 ft · 30 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road
39 m · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Bynum Leatherwood Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Turn right onto Albert P Brewer Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Albert P Brewer Highway
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Continue on Donald G. Holmes Bypass
3.9 mi · 6 min · Donald G. Holmes Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Jennifer Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1721 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
90 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
2655 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 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 Alexandria 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.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Mobile?
The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Alexandria and 143.6 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.25 one way or $76.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit
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 Fort Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 247.32 mi (398.02 km).
#1 Alexandria
Alexandria is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7739900, -85.8855200 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.25 | $76.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.02 | $86.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $46.71 | $93.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $54.69 | $109.38 |
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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