How far is Livingston, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Livingston, AL to Mobile, AL is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
157.82 mi
02h 48m
Flight
130.85 mi
210.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.85 mi
Kilometers
210.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.82 mi
Kilometers
253.98 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, May 27, 5:51 PM CDT
Return by in Livingston
Wed, May 27, 8:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-27T15:03
Arrive Mobile
Wed, May 27, 5:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Silas
AL

Town in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States

From Livingston
83.9 mi
01h 24m
To Mobile
73.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    58 m · 10 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lafayette Street

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Lafayette Street

  3. 3

    Continue on U.S. Highway 11

    3.8 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 11

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Quitman

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1872 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1651 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    51.6 mi · 59 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit left

    1680 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Mobile

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 45 South
124 mi · 79%
U.S. Highway 11
19.2 mi · 12%
Lafayette Street
10.7 mi · 7%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
I 65 South
3.1 mi · 2%
Industrial Parkway
2.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 45 South

Keep slight left

51.6 mi · 00h 59m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silas
01h 24m from Livingston
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livingston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Silas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Livingston and 73.9 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Livingston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Silas

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

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

BUS

Jackson, AL

49 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

53 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

59 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
RAIL

Union Station

75 mi away
1901 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 130.85 mi (210.59 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

City in Alabama

Population3,135
Coordinates32.5843000, -88.1872500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-88.187086, 32.584525)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.08 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.19
11.14 gal · 42.16 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.09 $42.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.72 $47.45
Premium $4.63 $25.76 $51.52
Diesel $5.42 $30.16 $60.32

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Mobile. The current time is 15:03:44.

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.