How far is Fayette, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Fayette, AL to Mobile, AL is about 240 miles (386.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207 miles (333.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.95 mi
04h 17m
Flight
206.97 mi
333.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.97 mi
Kilometers
333.09 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.95 mi
Kilometers
386.16 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Tue, May 12, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Fayette
Wed, May 13, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive Mobile
Tue, May 12, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Linden
AL

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA

From Fayette
119.6 mi
02h 08m
To Mobile
120.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbus Street East

    12 m · 8 sec · Columbus Street East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Temple Avenue South

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Temple Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shamblin Cutoff

    1511 ft · 57 sec · Shamblin Cutoff

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rose Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Rose Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Boone Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Boone Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Joe Mallisham Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Joe Mallisham Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1566 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    106.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Temple Avenue South
32.4 mi · 14%
Joe Mallisham Parkway
27.1 mi · 11%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 10%
North Cedar Avenue
10.7 mi · 4%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

107 mi · 02h 02m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
207 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
02h 08m from Fayette
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayette and Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240 miles (386.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Fayette and 120.4 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 207 miles (333.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayette and Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Linden, 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 Linden.

BUS

Thomasville, AL

41 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Marion, AL

58 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Grove Hill, AL

69 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 206.97 mi (333.09 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

City in Howard County, Missouri

Population4,249
Coordinates33.6845500, -87.8308500
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus Street East (-87.830847, 33.684598)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.05 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.15
16.94 gal · 64.1 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.08 $64.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.07 $72.15
Premium $4.63 $39.17 $78.35
Diesel $5.42 $45.87 $91.73

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Mobile. The current time is 18:49:39.

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.