How far is Glencoe, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Glencoe, AL to Mobile, AL is about 320.1 miles (515.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glencoe and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glencoe and Mobile.
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Start on East Railroad Avenue
21 m · 9 sec · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto North College Street
51 m · 9 sec · North College Street
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Turn left onto Chastain Boulevard East
1.1 km · 1 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn left
31.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · 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 Glencoe and Mobile.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 Glencoe and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glencoe to Mobile?
The road trip is about 320.1 miles (515.2 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Glencoe and 173.1 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.79 one way or $85.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glencoe and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Hayneville
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 Hayneville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glencoe and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 256.89 mi (413.43 km).
#1 Glencoe
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 5,080 |
| Coordinates | 33.9570400, -85.9324700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 515 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $42.79 | $85.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.13 | $96.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.26 | $104.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.19 | $122.38 |
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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