How far is Meadowbrook, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Meadowbrook, AL to Mobile, AL is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203 miles (326.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadowbrook and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadowbrook and Mobile.
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Start on Cheshire Drive
598 ft · 32 sec · Cheshire Drive
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Turn left onto Meadow Brook Road
1712 ft · 1 min · Meadow Brook Road
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Turn left onto Harvest Ridge Lane
1244 ft · 57 sec · Harvest Ridge Lane
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Turn right onto Redfern Way
1813 ft · 1 min · Redfern Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broken Bow Drive
3222 ft · 2 min · North Broken Bow Drive
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Continue on Broken Bow Drive
683 ft · 32 sec · Broken Bow Drive
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Turn right onto Cahaba Valley Road
6.5 mi · 10 min · Cahaba Valley Road
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Turn left
964 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
235.8 mi · 4 hr 15 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 Meadowbrook and Mobile.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Cahaba Valley Road
Merge slight left
236 mi · 04h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Meadowbrook and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meadowbrook to Mobile?
The road trip is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 125 miles from Meadowbrook and 125.3 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203 miles (326.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.44 one way or $66.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meadowbrook and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadowbrook and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 203.01 mi (326.72 km).
#1 Meadowbrook
Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,769 |
| Coordinates | 33.4020500, -86.6966500 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.84 | $81.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.81 | $95.63 |
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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