How far is Goodwater, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Goodwater, AL to Mobile, AL is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodwater and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodwater and Mobile.
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Start on Railroad Place
40 m · 15 sec · Railroad Place
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 9
20.7 mi · 31 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Central Plank Road
14.1 mi · 21 min · Central Plank Road
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Continue on Old Central Plank Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Central Plank Road
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Continue on Central Plank Road
2321 ft · 39 sec · Central Plank Road
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Turn left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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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 Goodwater 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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goodwater 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 Goodwater to Mobile?
The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Goodwater and 113 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goodwater and Partly Sunny near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Georgiana
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 Georgiana.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodwater and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 201.17 mi (323.75 km).
#1 Goodwater
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,288 |
| Coordinates | 33.0656700, -86.0533000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $30.14 | $60.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.82 | $73.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.10 | $86.21 |
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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