How far is Mobile, AL from Cowarts, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Cowarts, AL is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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 52m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Cowarts.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Cowarts.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
658 ft · 30 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Joachim Street
1644 ft · 1 min · North Joachim Street
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Turn left onto Government Street
940 ft · 23 sec · Government Street
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Continue on Bankhead Tunnel
3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel
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Take the ramp straight
60 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway
157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Jubilee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue
14.5 mi · 20 min · Glenwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
122 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Saunders Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Saunders Road
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Continue on Forrester Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Forrester Road
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Merge slight left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2930 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Cowarts.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jubilee Parkway
Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway
158 mi · 02h 50m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cowarts.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Cowarts?
The road trip is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Mobile and 99.7 miles from Cowarts.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cowarts.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Cowarts. Straight-line distance: 165.99 mi (267.13 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cowarts
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,097 |
| Coordinates | 31.2001800, -85.3046500 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cowarts (-85.30465, 31.20018)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.51 | $65.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.07 | $76.13 |
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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