How far is Florala, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Florala, AL to Mobile, AL is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.68 mi
02h 04m
Flight
103.97 mi
167.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.97 mi
Kilometers
167.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.68 mi
Kilometers
202.26 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Return by in Florala
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florala
2026-04-22T23:16
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florala
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Perdido Beach
AL

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States of America

From Florala
62.4 mi
01h 02m
To Mobile
63.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wall Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    118 m · 13 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 85

    27.8 mi · 42 min · State Highway 85

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2298 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Government Street

    2267 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 98

    117 m · 12 sec · US 98

  10. 10

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Government Street

    587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Conception Street

    1785 ft · 1 min · South Conception Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Saint Louis Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florala 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
94.5 mi · 75%
State Highway 85
27.8 mi · 22%
Bankhead Tunnel
0.59 mi
US 90
0.46 mi
South Conception Street
0.34 mi
Government Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perdido Beach
01h 02m from Florala
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Florala and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perdido Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Florala and 63.3 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Florala and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Perdido Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Perdido Beach, 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 Perdido Beach.

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

68 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

100 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florala and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 103.97 mi (167.33 km).

Florala

#1 Florala

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population1,891
Coordinates31.0051800, -86.3280000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Wall Street (-86.328002, 31.005161)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.79 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
8.88 gal · 33.58 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.81 $33.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.63 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $5.42 $24.04 $48.09

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 Florala and Mobile. The current time is 23:16:46.

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.