How far is Mobile, AL from Taylor, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Taylor, AL is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 12m.
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 Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Taylor.
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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
131.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 185: Fort Deposit, Logan
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 185
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 185
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Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Montgomery Highway
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Turn slight right onto West Hickory Grove Road
9 mi · 16 min · West Hickory Grove Road
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Turn left onto Old Meriwether Trail
646 ft · 18 sec · Old Meriwether Trail
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Turn straight onto Montgomery Highway
3109 ft · 55 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto Meriwether Trail
4.4 mi · 11 min · Meriwether Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meriwether Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Taylor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65
Merge slight left
131 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Taylor?
The road trip is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Mobile and 80.7 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.54 one way or $45.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Castleberry
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 Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 138.71 mi (223.23 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylor
Taylor is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9754300, -86.2333000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-86.2333, 31.97543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $3.95 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $33.82 | $67.65 |
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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