How far is Mobile, AL from Fairfield, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Fairfield, AL is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Fairfield.
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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
250.4 mi · 4 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue I
665 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Avenue I
2168 ft · 43 sec · Avenue I
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Continue on Valley Road
2695 ft · 56 sec · Valley Road
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Turn left onto Parkway
831 ft · 37 sec · Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Hillside Drive
85 m · 13 sec · Hillside Drive
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Turn right onto Farrell Avenue
112 m · 18 sec · Farrell Avenue
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Turn right onto 52nd Street
50 m · 7 sec · 52nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 52nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Fairfield.
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
250 mi · 04h 32m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Mobile and 130.9 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.03 one way or $70.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit
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 Fort Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 203.92 mi (328.18 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
Fairfield is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4859400, -86.9119400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-86.91194, 33.48594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $35.03 | $70.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.40 | $78.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.78 | $85.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.09 | $100.18 |
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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