How far is Mobile, AL from Prichard, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Prichard, AL is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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 Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Prichard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Prichard.
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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
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98 Truck: Africatown Boulevard, Dr. M. L. King Jr. Drive
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
2700 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive
636 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Continue on Doctor Martin L. King Junior Drive
1393 ft · 45 sec · Doctor Martin L. King Junior Drive
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Turn left onto East Azan Street
63 m · 9 sec · East Azan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Azan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Prichard.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
2.2 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Mobile and Patchy Fog near Prichard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Prichard?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Chickasaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Mobile and 2 miles from Prichard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Mobile and Patchy Fog near Prichard.
Stop Ideas Near Chickasaw
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 Chickasaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Prichard. Straight-line distance: 3.73 mi (6.01 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prichard
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,294 |
| Coordinates | 30.7388000, -88.0788900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prichard (-88.07889, 30.7388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.60 | $1.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.65 | $1.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
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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