How far is Mobile, AL from Citronelle, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Citronelle, AL is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Citronelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Citronelle.
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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
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto East State Street
3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Citronelle.
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.
Industrial Parkway
Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mobile and Partly Sunny near Citronelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Citronelle?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Semmes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Mobile and 17 miles from Citronelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 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 $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mobile and Partly Sunny near Citronelle.
Stop Ideas Near Semmes
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 Semmes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 29.5 mi (47.48 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Citronelle
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,873 |
| Coordinates | 31.0907300, -88.2280600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citronelle (-88.22806, 31.09073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
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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