How far is Midland City, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Midland City, AL to Mobile, AL is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
201.24 mi
03h 17m
Flight
157.01 mi
252.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.01 mi
Kilometers
252.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.24 mi
Kilometers
323.86 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland City
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland City
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
McKenzie
AL

Town

From Midland City
99.2 mi
01h 38m
To Mobile
102.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midland City and Mobile.

  1. 1

    Start on Kelly Avenue

    532 ft · 20 sec · Kelly Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    3002 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    4.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East Stewart Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1868 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1741 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto River Falls Street

    25.6 mi · 32 min · River Falls Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    974 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile

    3185 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

    1977 ft · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Falls Street
115 mi · 57%
North Main Street
32.3 mi · 16%
I 165
5.27 mi · 3%
West Cummings Avenue
3.32 mi · 2%
East Stewart Avenue
0.68 mi
South Main Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

River Falls Street

Merge slight left

82.8 mi · 01h 29m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenzie
01h 38m from Midland City
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Midland City and Slight 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 Midland City to Mobile?

The road trip is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Midland City and 102.1 miles from Mobile.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Midland City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mobile.

Stop Ideas Near McKenzie

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

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

Montgomery, AL

95 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

101 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

102 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland City and Mobile. Straight-line distance: 157.01 mi (252.68 km).

Midland City

#1 Midland City

Town in Alabama

Population2,377
Coordinates31.3190600, -85.4938200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Kelly Avenue (-85.493826, 31.319076)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.88 L · about $26.89
Round trip
$53.78
14.2 gal · 53.76 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.89 $53.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.63 $32.84 $65.68
Diesel $5.42 $38.45 $76.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Midland City and Mobile. The current time is 01:02:55.

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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.