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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
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.
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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
16.1 mi · 17 min · Jubilee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 59: Loxley, Bay Minette
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
18.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loxley.
Mobile Bus Station
Mt. Vernon, AL
Jackson, AL
Biloxi, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Foley. Straight-line distance: 29.2 mi (47 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Foley
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,446 |
| Coordinates | 30.4065900, -87.6836000 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foley (-87.6836, 30.40659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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