How far is Mobile, AL from Cherokee, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Cherokee, AL is about 349.1 miles (561.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Cherokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Cherokee.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Royal Street
1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left
125 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Water Street
782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
2562 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway
2809 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1315 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
72 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
68.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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1.1 km · 49 sec
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1.7 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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6.3 mi · 7 min
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5.6 mi · 6 min
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3.5 mi · 4 min
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4.7 mi · 5 min
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5.3 mi · 6 min
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3.7 mi · 4 min
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1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
78.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 45 Alternate
53 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 45 Alternate
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
18.1 mi · 21 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Drive
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Keep slight right
25.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MS 30 East: South Booneville, Tishomingo
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Highway 365
8.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 365
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Take the ramp left
1021 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1046 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
10 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Cherokee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Industrial Parkway
Continue straight
78.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Cherokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Cherokee?
The road trip is about 349.1 miles (561.9 km) and usually takes 06h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Geiger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.7 miles from Mobile and 174.4 miles from Cherokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.19 one way or $90.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Cherokee.
Stop Ideas Near Geiger
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 Geiger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Cherokee. Straight-line distance: 280.74 mi (451.8 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cherokee
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 34.7570300, -87.9728100 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherokee (-87.97281, 34.75703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $3.67 | $45.19 | $90.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $51.18 | $102.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.11 | $112.21 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $71.73 | $143.45 |
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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