How far is Mobile, AL from Orange Beach, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Orange Beach, AL is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Orange Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Orange Beach.
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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
21.4 mi · 23 min · Jubilee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 68, CR 83: Baldwin Beach Express, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach
1543 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Baldwin Beach Expressway
12.9 mi · 18 min · Baldwin Beach Expressway
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Turn left onto Foley Beach Expressway
12.9 mi · 19 min · Foley Beach Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road
42 m · 3 sec · Canal Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road
1133 ft · 24 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Bay Circle
789 ft · 35 sec · Bay Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Orange Beach.
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
21.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Orange Beach?
The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Robertsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Mobile and 26.3 miles from Orange Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Robertsdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Orange Beach. Straight-line distance: 39.31 mi (63.26 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2943700, -87.5735900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange Beach (-87.57359, 30.29437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
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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