How far is Mobile, AL from Camden, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Camden, AL is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.62 mi
02h 39m
Flight
99.99 mi
160.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.99 mi
Kilometers
160.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.62 mi
Kilometers
205.38 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jackson
AL

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

From Mobile
63.9 mi
01h 19m
To Camden
63.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    560 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola

    3231 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola

    38 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Macmillan Avenue

    16 mi · 24 min · Macmillan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clifton Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Clifton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Union Street

    844 ft · 37 sec · Union Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
430
83.1 mi · 65%
Macmillan Avenue
16 mi · 13%
I 65
9.72 mi · 8%
State Route 5
7.52 mi · 6%
Broad Street
3.47 mi · 3%
Clifton Street
2.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

430

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 19m from Mobile
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mobile and Partly Sunny near Camden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Mobile and 63.8 miles from Camden.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mobile and Partly Sunny near Camden.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

BUS

Jackson, AL

4 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

23 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

44 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Thomasville, AL

50 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Camden. Straight-line distance: 99.99 mi (160.92 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Camden

City in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States

Population1,694
Coordinates31.9909800, -87.2905500
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Camden (-87.29055, 31.99098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.05 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
9 gal · 34.1 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.17 $38.33
Premium $4.63 $20.81 $41.63
Diesel $5.42 $24.37 $48.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Camden. The current time is 20:22:18.

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.