How far is Bayou La Batre, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Bayou La Batre, AL to Mobile, AL is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.5 mi
00h 31m
Flight
23.53 mi
37.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.53 mi
Kilometers
37.86 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.5 mi
Kilometers
44.26 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Bayou La Batre
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayou La Batre
2026-04-19T05:16
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bayou La Batre
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Theodore
AL

Place in Alabama, USA

From Bayou La Batre
13.7 mi
00h 16m
To Mobile
13.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayou La Batre and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayou La Batre and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on South Wintzell Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wintzell Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Padgett Switch Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Padgett Switch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on CR 39

    3.1 mi · 4 min · CR 39

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Water Street, Downtown

    2795 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South Water Street

    1983 ft · 56 sec · South Water Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    45 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Saint Louis Street

    1057 ft · 40 sec · Saint Louis Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayou La Batre and Mobile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CR 39
19.1 mi · 69%
Padgett Switch Road
5.89 mi · 21%
South Wintzell Avenue
1.37 mi · 5%
Water Street
0.53 mi · 2%
South Water Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Saint Louis Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CR 39

Merge slight left

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Theodore
00h 16m from Bayou La Batre
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bayou La Batre and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayou La Batre to Mobile?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Theodore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Bayou La Batre and 13.8 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bayou La Batre and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Theodore

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

15 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

66 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Biloxi, MS

70 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

89 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayou La Batre and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.86 km).

Bayou La Batre

#1 Bayou La Batre

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population2,457
Coordinates30.4035200, -88.2485200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: South Wintzell Avenue (-88.248466, 30.403488)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.67 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.13 $8.26
Premium $4.63 $4.49 $8.97
Diesel $5.42 $5.25 $10.51

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 Bayou La Batre and Mobile. The current time is 05:16:07.

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.