How far is Daphne, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Daphne, AL to Mobile, AL is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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City of Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daphne and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daphne and Mobile.
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Start on Belrose Avenue
83 m · 19 sec · Belrose Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
48 m · 9 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 98
2.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
650 ft · 12 sec · Old Spanish Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
1317 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
2267 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 6 sec
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Continue on US 98
117 m · 12 sec · US 98
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Continue on Bankhead Tunnel
3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel
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Continue on Government Street
587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street
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Turn right onto South Conception Street
1785 ft · 1 min · South Conception Street
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
102 m · 12 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 Daphne 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.
Old Spanish Trail
Merge slight left
7.24 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Daphne 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 Daphne to Mobile?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Spanish Fort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Daphne and 7.3 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Daphne and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Spanish Fort
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 Spanish Fort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daphne and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 10.4 mi (16.73 km).
#1 Daphne
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 27,719 |
| Coordinates | 30.6035300, -87.9036000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
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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