How far is Good Hope, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Good Hope, AL to Mobile, AL is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.87 mi
03h 02m
Flight
176.38 mi
283.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.38 mi
Kilometers
283.86 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.87 mi
Kilometers
316.83 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Good Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Good Hope
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Good Hope
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
McKenzie
AL

Town

From Good Hope
98.4 mi
01h 31m
To Mobile
98.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Good Hope and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on Tallassee Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · Tallassee Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    2655 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Good Hope 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
163 mi · 83%
Tallassee Highway
11 mi · 6%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 3%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Birmingham
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
176.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenzie
01h 31m from Good Hope
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Good Hope and Partly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Good Hope to Mobile?

The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Good Hope and 98.5 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Good Hope and Partly Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near McKenzie

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

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

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Camden, AL

73 mi away
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Montgomery, AL

95 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

101 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

102 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Good Hope and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 176.38 mi (283.86 km).

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#1 Good Hope

Alabama

Population2,393
Coordinates32.5734700, -86.0133000
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallassee Highway (-86.013568, 32.57378)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.3 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.9 gal · 52.6 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.60 $59.20
Premium $4.63 $32.14 $64.29
Diesel $5.42 $37.63 $75.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Good Hope and Mobile. The current time is 22:36:51.

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.