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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.57 mi
03h 23m
Flight
166.23 mi
267.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.23 mi
Kilometers
267.52 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.57 mi
Kilometers
329.23 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Thu, Apr 30, 2:40 AM CDT
Return by in Headland
Thu, Apr 30, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Headland
2026-04-29T23:16
Arrive Mobile
Thu, Apr 30, 2:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Headland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lockhart
AL

Town

From Headland
103.5 mi
01h 42m
To Mobile
101 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    63 m · 4 sec · Montgomery Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Oates Street

    19.9 mi · 28 min · North Oates Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    122 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2486 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    157.5 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  11. 11

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

    2267 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on US 98

    117 m · 12 sec · US 98

  14. 14

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Government Street

    587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Conception Street

    1785 ft · 1 min · South Conception Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Saint Louis Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
158 mi · 77%
North Oates Street
20 mi · 10%
Main Street
3.04 mi · 1%
East Church Street
0.92 mi
Bankhead Tunnel
0.59 mi
US 90
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
166.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 42m from Headland
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Headland

#1 Headland

City in Alabama, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates31.3512800, -85.3421600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-85.342135, 31.351477)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.33 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.44 gal · 54.66 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Headland and Mobile. The current time is 23:16:03.

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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.