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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
658 ft · 30 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Joachim Street
1644 ft · 1 min · North Joachim Street
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Turn left onto Government Street
940 ft · 23 sec · Government Street
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Continue on Bankhead Tunnel
3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel
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Take the ramp straight
60 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Jubilee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 181: Spanish Fort, Daphne
965 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
603 ft · 15 sec · East 2nd Street
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Exit the rotary onto East 2nd Street
26 m · 2 sec · East 2nd Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
39 m · 5 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Hoyle Avenue
72 m · 5 sec · Hoyle Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loxley.
Mobile Bus Station
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Jackson, AL
Biloxi, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Bay Minette. Straight-line distance: 20.65 mi (33.24 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bay Minette
County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 9,509 |
| Coordinates | 30.8829600, -87.7730500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Minette (-87.77305, 30.88296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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