How far is Ashford, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Ashford, AL to Mobile, AL is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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
199.78 mi
03h 14m
Flight
169.72 mi
273.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.72 mi
Kilometers
273.14 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.78 mi
Kilometers
321.52 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Ashford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashford
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashford
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
Lockhart
AL

Town

From Ashford
101.4 mi
01h 37m
To Mobile
98.4 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    2669 ft · 59 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1 km · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Forrester Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Forrester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Saunders Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Saunders Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Oates Street

    14.6 mi · 17 min · South Oates Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    122 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2486 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    157.5 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Government Street

    2267 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 98

    117 m · 12 sec · US 98

  15. 15

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  16. 16

    Continue on Government Street

    587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Conception Street

    1785 ft · 1 min · South Conception Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    102 m · 12 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 Ashford 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
158 mi · 79%
South Oates Street
14.7 mi · 7%
North Broadway Street
5.4 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.04 mi · 2%
East Saunders Road
2.73 mi · 1%
Forrester Road
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 50m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
169.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 37m from Ashford
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ashford 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 Ashford to Mobile?

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.4 miles from Ashford and 98.4 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 169.72 mi (273.14 km).

Ashford

#1 Ashford

Town in Houston County, Alabama, USA

Population2,202
Coordinates31.1829600, -85.2363200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway (-85.236414, 31.182987)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.69 L · about $26.70
Round trip
$53.40
14.1 gal · 53.38 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.70 $53.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.03 $60.05
Premium $4.63 $32.61 $65.21
Diesel $5.42 $38.18 $76.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashford and Mobile. The current time is 02:19:23.

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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.