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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Place in Alabama, USA
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayou La Batre and Mobile.
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Start on South Wintzell Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wintzell Avenue
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Turn right onto Padgett Switch Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Padgett Switch Road
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Continue on CR 39
3.1 mi · 4 min · CR 39
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Take the ramp slight right
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Water Street, Downtown
2795 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Water Street
1983 ft · 56 sec · South Water Street
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Take the exit slight left
45 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
1057 ft · 40 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 Bayou La Batre and Mobile.
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.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Theodore
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Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#1 Bayou La Batre
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,457 |
| Coordinates | 30.4035200, -88.2485200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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