How far is Irondale, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Irondale, AL to Mobile, AL is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
264.26 mi
03h 44m
Flight
211.46 mi
340.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.46 mi
Kilometers
340.31 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.26 mi
Kilometers
425.28 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Irondale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irondale
2026-04-22T22:29
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irondale
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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Irondale
130.6 mi
01h 52m
To Mobile
133.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Irondale and Mobile.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    14 m · 4 sec · 1st Avenue South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 20th Street South

    2174 ft · 60 sec · 20th Street South

  4. 4

    Continue on 22nd Street South

    121 m · 13 sec · 22nd Street South

  5. 5

    Continue on Kilgore Memorial Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Kilgore Memorial Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Grants Mill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Grants Mill Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grants Mill Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Grants Mill Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Grants Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Grants Mill Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery

    979 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    239.5 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irondale 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
240 mi · 91%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
11.1 mi · 4%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Grants Mill Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Kilgore Memorial Drive
0.63 mi
20th Street South
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

239 mi · 04h 19m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
211.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
01h 52m from Irondale
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Irondale 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 Irondale to Mobile?

The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Irondale and 133.7 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.33 one way or $70.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irondale and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Camden, AL

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

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irondale and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 211.46 mi (340.31 km).

Irondale

#1 Irondale

Town in Alabama, United States

Population13,226
Coordinates33.5381600, -86.7072100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue South (-86.707265, 33.538223)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.3 L · about $35.33
Round trip
$70.67
18.66 gal · 70.6 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.33 $70.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.74 $79.47
Premium $4.63 $43.15 $86.30
Diesel $5.42 $50.52 $101.04

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 Irondale and Mobile. The current time is 22:29:02.

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.