How far is Gordo, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Gordo, AL to Mobile, AL is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
210.12 mi
03h 51m
Flight
181.61 mi
292.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.61 mi
Kilometers
292.27 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.12 mi
Kilometers
338.16 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Gordo
Thu, Apr 16, 11:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordo
2026-04-16T03:24
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordo
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
Sweet Water
AL

Town

From Gordo
109.3 mi
01h 55m
To Mobile
100.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue East

    35 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1319 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    16.8 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boone Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Boone Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Joe Mallisham Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Joe Mallisham Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1566 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Union

    974 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto M L King Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · M L King Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    601 ft · 27 sec · 1st Avenue

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street

    1546 ft · 33 sec · Greensboro Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway

    24 mi · 34 min · Demopolis Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Capitol Street

    736 ft · 14 sec · East Capitol Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    106.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gordo 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Joe Mallisham Parkway
27.1 mi · 13%
Demopolis Highway
24 mi · 11%
North Cedar Avenue
10.7 mi · 5%
M L King Highway
5.91 mi · 3%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
Boone Boulevard
2.44 mi · 1%
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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
181.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweet Water
01h 55m from Gordo
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gordo and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Sweet Water is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from Gordo and 100.8 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.10 one way or $56.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gordo and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Sweet Water

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

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

BUS

Thomasville, AL

21 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

46 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Jackson, AL

61 mi away
3603 North College Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordo and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 181.61 mi (292.27 km).

Gordo

#1 Gordo

Town in Pickens County, Alabama

Population1,594
Coordinates33.3201200, -87.9028000
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue East (-87.902795, 33.319975)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.07 L · about $28.10
Round trip
$56.20
14.84 gal · 56.14 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.10 $56.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.60 $63.20
Premium $4.63 $34.32 $68.64
Diesel $5.42 $40.18 $80.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gordo and Mobile. The current time is 03:24:46.

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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.