How far is Fairfield, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Fairfield, AL to Mobile, AL is about 228.7 miles (368 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.68 mi
04h 02m
Flight
203.92 mi
328.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.92 mi
Kilometers
328.18 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.68 mi
Kilometers
368.03 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Fairfield
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-04-14T22:24
Arrive Mobile
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Fairfield
131.1 mi
02h 01m
To Mobile
97.6 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on 52nd Street

    50 m · 13 sec · 52nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    112 m · 17 sec · Avenue E

  3. 3

    Continue on Farrell Avenue

    1080 ft · 48 sec · Farrell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Valley Road

    2454 ft · 49 sec · Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Avenue I

    1666 ft · 34 sec · Avenue I

  6. 6

    Turn right

    72 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1368 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Montgomery

    2580 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    250.2 mi · 4 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Mobile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
251 mi · 110%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Avenue I
4.87 mi · 2%
Valley Road
0.46 mi
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Farrell Avenue
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight right

250 mi · 04h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
203.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 01m from Fairfield
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Fairfield and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Mobile?

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Fairfield and 97.6 miles from Mobile.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.56 one way or $61.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fairfield and Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Deposit, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Deposit.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

66 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 203.92 mi (328.18 km).

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#1 Fairfield

Fairfield is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.4859400, -86.9119400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: 52nd Street (-86.91194, 33.485894)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.55 L · about $30.56
Round trip
$61.12
16.14 gal · 61.1 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.56 $61.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.37 $68.74
Premium $4.63 $37.32 $74.65
Diesel $5.42 $43.70 $87.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Mobile. The current time is 22:24:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.