How far is Argo, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Argo, AL to Mobile, AL is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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
277.17 mi
04h 09m
Flight
225.63 mi
363.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.63 mi
Kilometers
363.11 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.17 mi
Kilometers
446.06 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Argo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Argo
2026-04-18T23:32
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Argo
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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Argo
138.4 mi
02h 04m
To Mobile
138.8 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Circle

    61 m · 14 sec · Mason Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Trace Way

    670 ft · 35 sec · Trace Way

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Argo-Margaret Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Argo-Margaret Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2124 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Liles Lane

    1483 ft · 35 sec · Liles Lane

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1368 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 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 Argo 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 87%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 6%
Liles Lane
10.5 mi · 4%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Argo-Margaret Road
1.85 mi · 1%
I 459 South
0.46 mi
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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
225.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 04m from Argo
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Argo and Partly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 138.4 miles from Argo and 138.8 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
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Camden, AL

66 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Argo and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 225.63 mi (363.11 km).

Argo

#1 Argo

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Population4,278
Coordinates33.6877800, -86.5005100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Circle (-86.50081, 33.687692)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.02 L · about $37.04
Round trip
$74.07
19.56 gal · 74.04 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.04 $74.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.65 $83.31
Premium $4.63 $45.23 $90.46
Diesel $5.42 $52.96 $105.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Argo and Mobile. The current time is 23:32:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.