How far is Robertsdale, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Robertsdale, AL to Mobile, AL is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City of Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Robertsdale and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robertsdale and Mobile.
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Start on Pennsylvania Street
862 ft · 31 sec · Pennsylvania Street
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Turn left onto Milwaukee Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · Milwaukee Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2047 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
2267 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 6 sec
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Continue on US 98
117 m · 12 sec · US 98
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Continue on Bankhead Tunnel
3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel
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Continue on Government Street
587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street
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Turn right onto South Conception Street
1785 ft · 1 min · South Conception Street
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
102 m · 12 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Robertsdale and Mobile.
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.
Milwaukee Street
Merge slight left
16 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.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Robertsdale and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Robertsdale to Mobile?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 13 miles from Robertsdale and 13.8 miles from Mobile.
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 4.9 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Robertsdale and Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Mobile.
Stop Ideas Near Spanish Fort
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 Spanish Fort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robertsdale and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 21.95 mi (35.33 km).
#1 Robertsdale
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 7,030 |
| Coordinates | 30.5538000, -87.7119300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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