How far is Lake View, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Lake View, AL to Mobile, AL is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
209.46 mi
03h 44m
Flight
186.41 mi
299.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.41 mi
Kilometers
299.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.46 mi
Kilometers
337.1 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Fri, May 1, 12:51 PM CDT
Return by in Lake View
Fri, May 1, 4:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake View
2026-05-01T09:06
Arrive Mobile
Fri, May 1, 12:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake View
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
Thomasville
AL

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

From Lake View
104.6 mi
01h 52m
To Mobile
104.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake View and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodland Lake Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Woodland Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    18.9 mi · 26 min · State Route 5

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5

    69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    49.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 5

  7. 7

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 5

    21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5

  9. 9

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    2545 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 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 Lake View 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 5
190 mi · 91%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.27 mi · 2%
Woodland Lake Road
3.92 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.76 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 5

Continue straight

82.5 mi · 01h 35m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
186.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
01h 52m from Lake View
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake View and Chance Rain Showers 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 Lake View to Mobile?

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Lake View and 104.8 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake View and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

BUS

Thomasville, AL

3 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

25 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

43 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Camden, AL

44 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake View and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 186.41 mi (299.99 km).

Lake View

#1 Lake View

City of Iowa, USA

Population2,732
Coordinates33.2806700, -87.1375000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: AL 216 (-87.137493, 33.280453)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.98 L · about $27.99
Round trip
$55.97
14.78 gal · 55.96 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.99 $55.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.47 $62.95
Premium $4.63 $34.18 $68.36
Diesel $5.42 $40.02 $80.03

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake View and Mobile. The current time is 09:06:49.

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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.