How far is Luverne, AL from Mobile, AL?

Fastest route

The distance from Luverne, Alabama 36049, to Mobile, Alabama is approximately 145 miles (233 kilometers). The estimated travel time is around 2 hours and 16 minutes via I-65 S. Here are some tips and directions for your journey.

Directions

  1. 🚗 Head south on Forest Ave/Jane Dr toward W 3rd St.
  2. ➡️ Turn right at the 1st cross street onto US-331 N/W 3rd St.
  3. ➡️ Continue to follow US-331 N.
  4. ➡️ Turn left onto Ivy Creek Rd, then make a right onto AL-106/AL-55 N.
  5. ➡️ Continue to follow AL-106.
  6. 🔄 Merge left to get onto I-65 S toward Mobile.
  7. 🛣️ Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 9 for I-165 S toward Prichard/Downtown Mobile and continue straight onto N Water St in Mobile.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🛣️ Plan your trip using a reliable navigation app or GPS to get real-time traffic updates and find the fastest route.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before starting the journey to avoid unnecessary stops.
  • ☕ Take short breaks during the drive to stay alert and refreshed.
  • 🚗 Observe speed limits and traffic rules for a safe and smooth journey.
  • 📱 Keep your phone charged and carry a car charger or power bank in case you need it.
  • 🍽️ Pack some snacks and water for the road to stay energized and hydrated.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.51 mi
02h 20m
Flight
126.66 mi
203.84 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Luverne.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.66 mi
Kilometers
203.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.51 mi
Kilometers
234.18 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Luverne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luverne
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive Mobile
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luverne
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
Repton
AL

Town

From Luverne
75.3 mi
01h 10m
To Mobile
70.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    23 m · 7 sec · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    2922 ft · 49 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Montgomery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Commerce Street

    92 m · 6 sec · East Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Commerce Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pineapple Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Pineapple Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    892 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Luverne 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineapple Highway
119 mi · 82%
I 165
5.27 mi · 4%
East Commerce Street
1.31 mi · 1%
Montgomery Highway
1.24 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.55 mi
Saint Joseph Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Pineapple Highway

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 06m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Repton
01h 10m from Luverne
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Luverne and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Repton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Luverne and 70.2 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.47 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Luverne and Mostly Cloudy near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near Repton

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

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

BUS

Grove Hill, AL

60 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

63 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Thomasville, AL

76 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luverne and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 126.66 mi (203.84 km).

Luverne

#1 Luverne

City in Alabama

Population2,703
Coordinates31.7165500, -86.2638500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Avenue (-86.263798, 31.716552)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.44 L · about $19.47
Round trip
$38.93
10.28 gal · 38.88 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.47 $38.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.89 $43.78
Premium $4.63 $23.77 $47.54
Diesel $5.42 $27.83 $55.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Luverne and Mobile. The current time is 21:31:43.

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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.