How far is Ohatchee, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Ohatchee, AL to Mobile, AL is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.38 mi
04h 34m
Flight
244.47 mi
393.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.47 mi
Kilometers
393.44 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.38 mi
Kilometers
451.22 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM CDT
Return by in Ohatchee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ohatchee
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ohatchee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Ohatchee
140.1 mi
02h 17m
To Mobile
140.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1276 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    24.2 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward Birmingham, Mobile

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Northern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    2655 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
163 mi · 58%
Broadway Avenue
54.5 mi · 19%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 8%
Northern Boulevard
6.25 mi · 2%
I 165
5.27 mi · 2%
Rockford Highway
1.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
244.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 17m from Ohatchee
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ohatchee and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Ohatchee and 140.3 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ohatchee and Mostly Sunny near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Deposit, 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 Fort Deposit.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

66 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ohatchee and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 244.47 mi (393.44 km).

Ohatchee

#1 Ohatchee

Town in Calhoun County, Alabama

Population1,148
Coordinates33.7834300, -86.0024700
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.002462, 33.783433)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.45 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.91
19.78 gal · 74.9 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.45 $74.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.12 $84.24
Premium $4.63 $45.74 $91.48
Diesel $5.42 $53.55 $107.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ohatchee and Mobile. The current time is 06:46:15.

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.