How far is Mobile, AL from Bayou La Batre, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Bayou La Batre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Bayou La Batre.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
926 ft · 36 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Saint Louis Street
50 m · 6 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Water Street
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Merge slight right
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes
1563 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 39 North: Dawes
1629 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto McDonald Road
689 ft · 24 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on McDonald Road
1493 ft · 42 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on CR 39
1.9 mi · 3 min · CR 39
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Continue on McDonald Road
140 m · 7 sec · McDonald Road
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Continue on CR 39
1.3 mi · 2 min · CR 39
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Continue on Padgett Switch Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Padgett Switch Road
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Turn left onto Wintzell Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wintzell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wintzell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Bayou La Batre.
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.
North Water Street
Merge slight right
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Bayou La Batre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Bayou La Batre?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Theodore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Mobile and 13.9 miles from Bayou La Batre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Bayou La Batre.
Stop Ideas Near Theodore
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Bayou La Batre. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.86 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayou La Batre
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,457 |
| Coordinates | 30.4035200, -88.2485200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Wintzell Avenue (-88.248466, 30.403488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
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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