How far is Childersburg, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Childersburg, AL to Mobile, AL is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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.
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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.
Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Childersburg and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Childersburg and Mobile.
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Start on 8th Avenue Southwest
18 m · 8 sec · 8th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto 1st Street Southwest
1341 ft · 29 sec · 1st Street Southwest
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Turn left
11 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1128 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway
752 ft · 10 sec · 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 Childersburg 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
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.
Sunny leaving Childersburg and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Childersburg to Mobile?
The road trip is about 245.3 miles (394.8 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 120.7 miles from Childersburg and 124.6 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Childersburg and Areas Of Fog then Sunny 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 Childersburg and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 204.09 mi (328.45 km).
#1 Childersburg
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,781 |
| Coordinates | 33.2781700, -86.3549800 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $32.80 | $65.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.88 | $73.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.05 | $80.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $46.89 | $93.79 |
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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