How far is Mobile, AL from Gardendale, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Gardendale, AL is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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 04h 55m.
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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Halfway Point
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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 Gardendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Gardendale.
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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 · 40 sec · North Royal Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
79 m · 10 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left
125 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Water Street
782 ft · 21 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
260 mi · 4 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fieldstown Road
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Gardendale
138 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Fieldstown Road
1 mi · 2 min · Fieldstown Road
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Turn left onto Decatur Highway
3279 ft · 1 min · Decatur Highway
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Continue on Decatur Highway
47 m · 9 sec · Decatur Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Decatur Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Gardendale.
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
260 mi · 04h 43m
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 Gardendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Gardendale?
The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 134 miles from Mobile and 133.7 miles from Gardendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Gardendale.
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 Gardendale. Straight-line distance: 217.17 mi (349.5 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardendale
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,113 |
| Coordinates | 33.6601000, -86.8127700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardendale (-86.81277, 33.6601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.20 | $80.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.66 | $87.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.12 | $102.24 |
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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