How far is Mobile, AL from Samson, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Samson, AL is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Samson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Samson.
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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
94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Jubilee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville
1529 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto South Ferdon Boulevard
25.6 mi · 39 min · South Ferdon Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 85
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 85
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Samson.
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
94.3 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mobile and Partly Sunny near Samson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Samson?
The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Mobile and 73.3 miles from Samson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.58 one way or $39.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mobile and Partly Sunny near Samson.
Stop Ideas Near Riverview
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 Riverview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Samson. Straight-line distance: 121.87 mi (196.13 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Samson
City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 31.1129500, -86.0460500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Samson (-86.04605, 31.11295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.00 | $55.99 |
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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