How far is Headland, AL from Mobile, AL?
The driving distance from Headland, AL to Mobile, AL is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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.
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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 23m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Headland and Mobile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Headland and Mobile.
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Start on East Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street
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Turn sharp right
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
48 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
63 m · 4 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Continue on North Oates Street
19.9 mi · 28 min · North Oates Street
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Continue straight
122 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola
2486 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
157.5 mi · 2 hr 50 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 Headland and Mobile.
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 10 West
Merge slight left
157 mi · 02h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Headland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Headland to Mobile?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Headland and 101 miles from Mobile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Headland and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Headland and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 166.23 mi (267.52 km).
#1 Headland
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 4,748 |
| Coordinates | 31.3512800, -85.3421600 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.39 | $66.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.10 | $78.19 |
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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