How far is Grand Bay, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Grand Bay, AL to Mobile, AL is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.08 mi
00h 27m
Flight
23.31 mi
37.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.31 mi
Kilometers
37.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.08 mi
Kilometers
40.36 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Bay
2026-04-22T20:12
Arrive Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grand Bay
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tillmans Corner
AL

Census designated place

From Grand Bay
12.4 mi
00h 13m
To Mobile
12.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Bay and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on Dezauche Lane

    114 m · 23 sec · Dezauche Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Potter Tract

    120 m · 20 sec · Potter Tract

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Government Boulevard

    632 ft · 19 sec · Government Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grand Bay Wilmer Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Bay Wilmer Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Canal Street

    1132 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Jackson Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    1001 ft · 36 sec · Saint Louis Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Bay Wilmer Road
23.4 mi · 93%
South Jackson Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Canal Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Saint Louis Street
0.19 mi · 1%
Government Boulevard
0.12 mi
Potter Tract
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Grand Bay Wilmer Road

Merge slight left

21.9 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tillmans Corner
00h 13m from Grand Bay
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Grand Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grand Bay to Mobile?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tillmans Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Grand Bay and 12.6 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Grand Bay and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Tillmans Corner

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

11 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

62 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Biloxi, MS

72 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
BUS

Gulfport, MS

90 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Bay and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 23.31 mi (37.52 km).

Grand Bay

#1 Grand Bay

Census designated place

Population3,672
Coordinates30.4763100, -88.3422300
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Dezauche Lane (-88.342251, 30.47636)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.67
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.33 $6.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.75 $7.50
Premium $4.63 $4.07 $8.14
Diesel $5.42 $4.77 $9.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Bay and Mobile. The current time is 20:12:50.

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.