How far is Mobile, AL from Rainbow, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Rainbow, AL is about 351 miles (564.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Rainbow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Rainbow.
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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
329.3 mi · 5 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway
1397 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison
142 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway
1393 ft · 28 sec · Wall Triana Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Wall Triana Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Wall Triana Highway
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Rainbow Circle
826 ft · 42 sec · Rainbow Circle
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Turn left onto Forrest Drive
36 m · 5 sec · Forrest Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forrest Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Rainbow.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 65
Merge slight left
329 mi · 05h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Rainbow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Rainbow?
The road trip is about 351 miles (564.8 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.6 miles from Mobile and 175.4 miles from Rainbow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.5 miles (467.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.95 one way or $97.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Rainbow.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Rainbow. Straight-line distance: 290.49 mi (467.5 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rainbow
Rainbow is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.7525900, -86.7363900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rainbow (-86.73639, 34.75259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $48.95 | $97.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $54.83 | $109.66 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $59.86 | $119.71 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $73.46 | $146.93 |
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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