How far is Mobile, AL from Robertsdale, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Robertsdale, AL is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.76 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.95 mi
35.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.95 mi
Kilometers
35.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.76 mi
Kilometers
41.45 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robertsdale
Wed, Apr 29, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Wed, Apr 29, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-29T03:06
Arrive Robertsdale
Wed, Apr 29, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Spanish Fort
AL

City of Alabama, United States

From Mobile
12.9 mi
00h 16m
To Robertsdale
12.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Robertsdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Robertsdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    658 ft · 30 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Joachim Street

    1644 ft · 1 min · North Joachim Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Government Street

    940 ft · 23 sec · Government Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    60 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Jubilee Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 59: Loxley, Bay Minette

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    7.6 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Street

    150 m · 14 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Robertsdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
16.1 mi · 62%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 4%
AL 59
0.32 mi · 1%
North Joachim Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Government Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Saint Louis Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Jubilee Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

16.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spanish Fort
00h 16m from Mobile
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robertsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Robertsdale?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Spanish Fort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Mobile and 12.9 miles from Robertsdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Robertsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Spanish Fort

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spanish Fort, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spanish Fort.

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

18 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

51 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

97 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Biloxi, MS

98 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Robertsdale. Straight-line distance: 21.95 mi (35.33 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Robertsdale

#2 Robertsdale

City in Alabama, United States

Population7,030
Coordinates30.5538000, -87.7119300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Robertsdale (-87.71193, 30.5538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.89
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.45 $6.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.88 $7.75
Premium $4.63 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.42 $4.93 $9.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Robertsdale. The current time is 03:06:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.