How far is Mobile, AL from Hartford, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Hartford, AL is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Hartford.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
658 ft · 30 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Joachim Street
1644 ft · 1 min · North Joachim Street
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Turn left onto Government Street
940 ft · 23 sec · Government Street
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Continue on Bankhead Tunnel
3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel
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Take the ramp straight
60 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway
149.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Jubilee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 79: Bonifay, Panama City Beach
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto South Waukesha Street
16.5 mi · 25 min · South Waukesha Street
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jubilee Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway
150 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mobile and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Hartford?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Mobile and 88.3 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mobile and Mostly Sunny near Hartford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 141.92 mi (228.4 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
City in Alabama
| Population | 2,591 |
| Coordinates | 31.1024000, -85.6968800 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-85.69688, 31.1024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.74 | $67.47 |
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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