How far is Malvern, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Malvern, AL to Mobile, AL is about 182.7 miles (294 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malvern and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malvern and Mobile.
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Start on South Main Street
16 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East White Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · East White Street
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Continue on East Lawrence Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Lawrence Street
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Turn left onto Esto Street
8.5 mi · 21 min · Esto Street
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Turn left
16.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
149.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
2267 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 6 sec
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Continue on US 98
117 m · 12 sec · US 98
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Continue on Bankhead Tunnel
3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel
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Continue on Government Street
587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street
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Turn right onto South Conception Street
1785 ft · 1 min · South Conception Street
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
102 m · 12 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 Malvern 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 10 West
Merge slight left
149 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Malvern 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 Malvern to Mobile?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Malvern and 91.6 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Malvern and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 152.73 mi (245.8 km).
#1 Malvern
Town in Geneva County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,462 |
| Coordinates | 31.1393400, -85.5191000 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.43 | $48.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.93 | $69.85 |
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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