How far is Mobile, AL from Foley, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Foley, AL is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
36.36 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.2 mi
47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.2 mi
Kilometers
47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.36 mi
Kilometers
58.52 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Foley
Fri, Apr 24, 2:12 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Fri, Apr 24, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-24T13:21
Arrive Foley
Fri, Apr 24, 2:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Loxley
AL

Town

From Mobile
18.2 mi
00h 25m
To Foley
18.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Jubilee Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 59: Loxley, Bay Minette

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    18.3 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · East Laurel Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
16.1 mi · 44%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 3%
AL 59
0.32 mi · 1%
North Joachim Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Government Street
0.18 mi
Saint Louis Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

18.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loxley
00h 25m from Mobile
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Mobile and Mostly Clear near Foley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Loxley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Mobile and 18.1 miles from Foley.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Mobile and Mostly Clear near Foley.

Stop Ideas Near Loxley

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

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

34 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

62 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Jackson, AL

104 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Biloxi, MS

112 mi away
820 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Foley. Straight-line distance: 29.2 mi (47 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Foley

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

Population21,446
Coordinates30.4065900, -87.6836000
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Foley (-87.6836, 30.40659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.69
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.85 $9.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.63 $5.92 $11.84
Diesel $5.42 $6.93 $13.86

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Foley. The current time is 13:21:55.

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.