How far is Loxley, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Loxley, AL to Mobile, AL is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.31 mi
00h 23m
Flight
18.02 mi
29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.02 mi
Kilometers
29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.31 mi
Kilometers
34.29 km
Drive Time
00h 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 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Tue, May 26, 2:04 PM CDT
Return by in Loxley
Tue, May 26, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loxley
2026-05-26T13:40
Arrive Mobile
Tue, May 26, 2:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Loxley
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spanish Fort
AL

City of Alabama, United States

From Loxley
10.3 mi
00h 11m
To Mobile
11.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Hickory Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    2047 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

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

    2267 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on US 98

    117 m · 12 sec · US 98

  7. 7

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Government Street

    587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Conception Street

    1785 ft · 1 min · South Conception Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Saint Louis Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loxley and Mobile.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Street
18.9 mi · 89%
Bankhead Tunnel
0.59 mi · 3%
US 90
0.46 mi · 2%
South Conception Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Government Street
0.11 mi · 1%
US 98
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Hickory Street

Merge slight left

16 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spanish Fort
00h 11m from Loxley
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Loxley and 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 Loxley to Mobile?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spanish Fort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Loxley and 11.1 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Loxley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Spanish Fort

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

18 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

51 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

97 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Biloxi, MS

98 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loxley and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 18.02 mi (29 km).

Loxley

#1 Loxley

Town

Population3,329
Coordinates30.6182500, -87.7530500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Street (-87.752992, 30.61825)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.19 $6.39
Premium $4.63 $3.47 $6.94
Diesel $5.42 $4.06 $8.12

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Loxley and Mobile. The current time is 13:40:58.

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.