How far is Mobile, AL from Dauphin Island, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Dauphin Island, AL is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Place in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Dauphin Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Dauphin Island.
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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 · 7 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
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 193: Dauphin Island, Tillmans Corner
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
2390 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Rangeline Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Rangeline Road
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Continue on West Range Line Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Range Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurendine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Laurendine Road
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Turn right onto Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Dauphin Island Parkway
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Continue on Gordon Persons Bridge
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gordon Persons Bridge
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Continue on Le Moyne Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Le Moyne Drive
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Turn left onto Cadillac Avenue
893 ft · 45 sec · Cadillac Avenue
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Turn left
12 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Dauphin Island.
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.
Dauphin Island Parkway
Turn right onto Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Dauphin Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Dauphin Island?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Theodore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Mobile and 18.4 miles from Dauphin Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Dauphin Island.
Stop Ideas Near Theodore
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 Theodore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Dauphin Island. Straight-line distance: 30.58 mi (49.22 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dauphin Island
Island and town in the U.
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 30.2554800, -88.1097200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dauphin Island (-88.10972, 30.25548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
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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