How far is Mobile, AL from Florala, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Florala, AL is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
125.08 mi
02h 31m
Flight
103.97 mi
167.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.97 mi
Kilometers
167.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.08 mi
Kilometers
201.29 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florala
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-23T00:53
Arrive Florala
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
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
Perdido Beach
AL

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States of America

From Mobile
62.5 mi
01h 15m
To Florala
62.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    658 ft · 30 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Joachim Street

    1644 ft · 1 min · North Joachim Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Government Street

    940 ft · 23 sec · Government Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    60 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Jubilee Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 85: Crestview, Niceville

    1529 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Ferdon Boulevard

    25.6 mi · 39 min · South Ferdon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 85

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 85

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    118 m · 10 sec · 5th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Wall Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Wall Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
94.3 mi · 75%
South Ferdon Boulevard
25.6 mi · 20%
State Highway 85
3.18 mi · 3%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 1%
North Joachim Street
0.31 mi
SR 85
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Jubilee Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

94.3 mi · 01h 42m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perdido Beach
01h 15m from Mobile
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Florala.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Perdido Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.5 miles from Mobile and 62.6 miles from Florala.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Florala.

Stop Ideas Near Perdido Beach

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

68 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

100 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Florala. Straight-line distance: 103.97 mi (167.33 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Florala

#2 Florala

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population1,891
Coordinates31.0051800, -86.3280000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Florala (-86.328, 31.00518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $16.70
Round trip
$33.40
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.70 $33.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.78 $37.56
Premium $4.63 $20.40 $40.79
Diesel $5.42 $23.88 $47.76

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 Mobile and Florala. The current time is 00:53:38.

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.