How far is Ardmore, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Ardmore, AL to Mobile, AL is about 364.1 miles (586 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 305 miles (490.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Mobile.
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Start on Main Street
42 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Ardmore Avenue
2693 ft · 60 sec · Ardmore Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1354 ft · 29 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue West
130 m · 14 sec · 1st Avenue West
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Turn right onto 7th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · 7th Street
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Take the ramp left toward Birmingham
813 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 65 South
10.8 mi · 12 min · Interstate 65 South
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Continue on I 65
934 ft · 11 sec · I 65
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Continue on I-65
87.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I-65
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
254.5 mi · 4 hr 38 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 Ardmore and Mobile.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
254 mi · 04h 38m
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 Ardmore and Sunny near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Mobile?
The road trip is about 364.1 miles (586 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.9 miles from Ardmore and 182.2 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 305 miles (490.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.66 one way or $97.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ardmore and Sunny near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Deatsville
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 Deatsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 304.94 mi (490.76 km).
#1 Ardmore
Town in Limestone County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,513 |
| Coordinates | 34.9920292, -86.8469471 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 586 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
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 | $48.66 | $97.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $54.73 | $109.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $59.43 | $118.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $69.58 | $139.17 |
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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