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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Woodland Lake Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Woodland Lake Road
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Turn slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Route 5
18.9 mi · 26 min · State Route 5
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5
69 m · 8 sec · State Route 5
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
49.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue straight
82.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
3185 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
12 m · 1 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 Lake View 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thomasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake View and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 186.41 mi (299.99 km).
#1 Lake View
City of Iowa, USA
| Population | 2,732 |
| Coordinates | 33.2806700, -87.1375000 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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