How far is Mobile, AL from Locust Fork, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Locust Fork, AL is about 290.2 miles (467 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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 05h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Locust Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Locust Fork.
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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
239.6 mi · 4 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
17.1 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Trussville, Pinson
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight left onto Trussville, Pinson
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Chalkville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road
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Continue on Sweeny Hollow Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Sweeny Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Center Point Parkway
51 m · 3 sec · Center Point Parkway
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Continue on Center Point Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Center Point Road
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Turn sharp left
2018 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto New Bradford Road
1588 ft · 27 sec · New Bradford Road
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Continue on New Bradford Highway
15.9 mi · 22 min · New Bradford Highway
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Turn right onto Old Town Road
117 m · 19 sec · Old Town Road
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Turn right onto Spunky Hollow Road
12 m · 2 sec · Spunky Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spunky Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Locust Fork.
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
240 mi · 04h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Locust Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Locust Fork?
The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Hayneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Mobile and 145 miles from Locust Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.78 one way or $77.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Locust Fork.
Stop Ideas Near Hayneville
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 Hayneville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Locust Fork. Straight-line distance: 237.15 mi (381.65 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Locust Fork
Town
| Population | 1,178 |
| Coordinates | 33.9076000, -86.6152700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Fork (-86.61527, 33.9076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $38.78 | $77.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.61 | $87.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.36 | $94.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.45 | $110.90 |
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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