How far is Mobile, AL from Eclectic, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Eclectic, AL is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Eclectic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Eclectic.
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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
162.5 mi · 2 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 152 East: North Blvd
1669 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Northern Boulevard
6.3 mi · 8 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
931 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1304 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Claud Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Claud Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
137 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
70 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Eclectic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65
Merge slight left
163 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Eclectic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Eclectic?
The road trip is about 198.1 miles (318.8 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Mobile and 99 miles from Eclectic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.7 miles (287.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Eclectic.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
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 McKenzie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Eclectic. Straight-line distance: 178.71 mi (287.6 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eclectic
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 32.6354100, -86.0344100 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eclectic (-86.03441, 32.63541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.47 | $52.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.33 | $64.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.85 | $75.70 |
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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