How far is Mobile, AL from Point Clear, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Point Clear, AL is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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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 Point Clear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Point Clear.
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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
7 mi · 7 min · Jubilee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Daphne-Fairhope, Spanish Fort
1251 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
101 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 98
7.5 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
1904 ft · 35 sec · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on Greeno Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Greeno Road
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Turn right onto County Road 32
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 32
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Scenic Highway 98
714 ft · 15 sec · Scenic Highway 98
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway 98
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Point Clear.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 98
Turn straight onto US Highway 98
7.53 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Clear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Point Clear?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Daphne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Mobile and 11.9 miles from Point Clear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Showers And Thunderstorms near Point Clear.
Stop Ideas Near Daphne
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 Point Clear. Straight-line distance: 16.91 mi (27.21 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Point Clear
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 2,125 |
| Coordinates | 30.4740800, -87.9191600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point Clear (-87.91916, 30.47408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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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