How far is Mobile, AL from Ladonia, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Ladonia, AL is about 243 miles (391.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.02 mi
04h 35m
Flight
213.19 mi
343.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.19 mi
Kilometers
343.1 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.02 mi
Kilometers
391.11 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladonia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 PM EDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-23T08:52
Arrive Ladonia
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Mobile
121.5 mi
02h 17m
To Ladonia
121.5 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Ladonia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Ladonia.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Royal Street

    1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    125 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto North Water Street

    782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery

    2562 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    160.9 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 186 East: Wire Road

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawford Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Ladonia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
161 mi · 66%
I-85 North
42.3 mi · 17%
AL 186 East
30.3 mi · 12%
North Royal Street
0.21 mi
North Water Street
0.15 mi
Congress Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
213.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 17m from Mobile
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Ladonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Ladonia?

The road trip is about 243 miles (391.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Mobile and 121.5 miles from Ladonia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.49 one way or $64.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mobile and Ladonia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Ladonia.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.

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Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Ladonia. Straight-line distance: 213.19 mi (343.1 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Ladonia

#2 Ladonia

Census designated place

Population3,142
Coordinates32.4682000, -85.0791000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Ladonia (-85.0791, 32.4682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.46 L · about $32.49
Round trip
$64.98
17.16 gal · 64.92 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.49 $64.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.54 $73.08
Premium $4.63 $39.68 $79.37
Diesel $5.42 $46.46 $92.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mobile, AL and Ladonia, AL. The current time in Mobile is 08:52:30, although it is 09:52:30 in Ladonia.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.