How far is Mobile, AL from Argo, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Argo, AL is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
276.31 mi
05h 03m
Flight
225.63 mi
363.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.63 mi
Kilometers
363.11 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.31 mi
Kilometers
444.67 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Argo
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 11:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-19T00:57
Arrive Argo
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Mobile
138.3 mi
02h 31m
To Argo
138 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Royal Street

    1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    125 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto North Water Street

    782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery

    2562 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    239.6 mi · 4 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Argo

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Argo

    51 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Liles Lane

    614 ft · 16 sec · Liles Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2124 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Argo-Margaret Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Argo-Margaret Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Trace Way

    670 ft · 32 sec · Trace Way

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mason Circle

    61 m · 9 sec · Mason Circle

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
240 mi · 87%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 6%
I-59 North
10.2 mi · 4%
Argo-Margaret Road
1.85 mi · 1%
I 459 North
0.64 mi
Main Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

240 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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
225.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 31m from Mobile
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Argo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Mobile and 138 miles from Argo.

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

The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Argo.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Argo. Straight-line distance: 225.63 mi (363.11 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Argo

#2 Argo

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Population4,278
Coordinates33.6877800, -86.5005100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Argo (-86.50051, 33.68778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.91 L · about $36.92
Round trip
$73.85
19.5 gal · 73.82 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.92 $73.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.53 $83.05
Premium $4.63 $45.09 $90.19
Diesel $5.42 $52.80 $105.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Argo. The current time is 00:57:35.

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.