How far is Mobile, AL from Semmes, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Semmes, AL is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Semmes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Semmes.
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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 · 40 sec · North Royal Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
79 m · 10 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left
125 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Water Street
782 ft · 21 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 left to continue on I 65: Mobile
3165 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Moffett Road
143 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto West I-65 Service Road North
661 ft · 11 sec · West I-65 Service Road North
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Turn right
44 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Moffett Road
10 mi · 17 min · Moffett Road
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Turn left onto Wulff Road
67 m · 10 sec · Wulff Road
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Semmes.
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.
Moffett Road
Turn straight onto Moffett Road
10 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Mobile and Partly Sunny near Semmes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Semmes?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Prichard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Mobile and 9.8 miles from Semmes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Mobile and Partly Sunny near Semmes.
Stop Ideas Near Prichard
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Semmes. Straight-line distance: 14.08 mi (22.66 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Semmes
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.7782400, -88.2591700 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.259171, 30.77828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
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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