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

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
31.12 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.65 mi
33.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.65 mi
Kilometers
33.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.12 mi
Kilometers
50.09 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Minette
Thu, Apr 16, 10:47 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 16, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-16T10:04
Arrive Bay Minette
Thu, Apr 16, 10:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Loxley
AL

Town

From Mobile
15.6 mi
00h 21m
To Bay Minette
15.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    658 ft · 30 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Joachim Street

    1644 ft · 1 min · North Joachim Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Government Street

    940 ft · 23 sec · Government Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    60 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

    10.6 mi · 11 min · Jubilee Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 181: Spanish Fort, Daphne

    965 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    77 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    603 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto East 2nd Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    39 m · 5 sec · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hoyle Avenue

    72 m · 5 sec · Hoyle Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hoyle Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
10.6 mi · 34%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 3%
North Joachim Street
0.31 mi · 1%
AL 181
0.23 mi · 1%
Government Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Saint Louis Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loxley
00h 21m from Mobile
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bay Minette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Loxley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Mobile and 15.5 miles from Bay Minette.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Mobile and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bay Minette.

Stop Ideas Near Loxley

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

34 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

62 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

104 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Biloxi, MS

112 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Bay Minette. Straight-line distance: 20.65 mi (33.24 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Bay Minette

#2 Bay Minette

County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA

Population9,509
Coordinates30.8829600, -87.7730500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Bay Minette (-87.77305, 30.88296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.33
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.17 $8.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.68 $9.37
Premium $4.63 $5.09 $10.18
Diesel $5.42 $5.96 $11.91

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Bay Minette. The current time is 10:04:48.

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.