How far is Cedar Bluff, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Cedar Bluff, AL to Mobile, AL is about 344.6 miles (554.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Bluff and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Bluff and Mobile.
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Start on Old Hwy 9
13 m · 7 sec · Old Hwy 9
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Turn right onto South Weiss Lake Drive
1002 ft · 20 sec · South Weiss Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Cedar Bluff Road
3 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road
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Turn right onto Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Clarence E Chestnut Jr Bypass
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Turn right
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Ewing Avenue
2146 ft · 28 sec · Ewing Avenue
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Continue on North Albert Rains Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Albert Rains Boulevard
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Continue on Rainbow Drive
4 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
37 mi · 53 min · East Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard
6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
2655 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 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 Cedar Bluff and Mobile.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-65 South
Merge slight left
162 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Bluff and 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 Cedar Bluff to Mobile?
The road trip is about 344.6 miles (554.5 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.6 miles from Cedar Bluff and 182 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.05 one way or $92.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Bluff and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Bluff and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 281.93 mi (453.73 km).
#1 Cedar Bluff
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,829 |
| Coordinates | 34.2200900, -85.6077400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $46.05 | $92.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $51.79 | $103.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.24 | $112.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $65.85 | $131.69 |
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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