How far is Bessemer, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Bessemer, AL to Mobile, AL is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.6 miles (318 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bessemer and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bessemer and Mobile.
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Start on 3rd Avenue North
2016 ft · 2 min · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 14th Street North
1 mi · 2 min · 14th Street North
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Continue on Bessemer Road
2807 ft · 1 min · Bessemer Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Morgan Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Montgomery
1455 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
3176 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 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 Bessemer and Mobile.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Bessemer and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bessemer to Mobile?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130 miles from Bessemer and 130.6 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.6 miles (318 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.80 one way or $69.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bessemer and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bessemer and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 197.63 mi (318.05 km).
#1 Bessemer
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,043 |
| Coordinates | 33.4017800, -86.9544400 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.80 | $69.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.14 | $78.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.50 | $85.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.76 | $99.53 |
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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