How far is Dauphin Island, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Dauphin Island, AL to Mobile, AL is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dauphin Island and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dauphin Island and Mobile.
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Start on the route
2 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cadillac Avenue
839 ft · 39 sec · Cadillac Avenue
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Turn right onto Le Moyne Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Le Moyne Drive
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Continue on Gordon Persons Bridge
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gordon Persons Bridge
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Continue on Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Dauphin Island Parkway
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Turn left onto Laurendine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Laurendine Road
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Turn right onto West Range Line Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Range Line Road
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Continue on Rangeline Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Rangeline Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 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 Dauphin Island 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.
Dauphin Island Parkway
Continue on Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Dauphin Island and Sunny near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dauphin Island to Mobile?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 18.1 miles from Dauphin Island and 18.1 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dauphin Island and Sunny near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Theodore
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 Theodore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dauphin Island and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 30.58 mi (49.22 km).
#1 Dauphin Island
Island and town in the U.
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 30.2554800, -88.1097200 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
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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