How far is Mobile, AL from Headland, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Headland, AL is about 207.5 miles (334 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
207.53 mi
04h 04m
Flight
166.23 mi
267.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.23 mi
Kilometers
267.52 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.53 mi
Kilometers
333.99 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Headland
Thu, Apr 30, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 30, 8:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-30T00:29
Arrive Headland
Thu, Apr 30, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
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
Lockhart
AL

Town

From Mobile
103.7 mi
02h 02m
To Headland
103.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Jubilee Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City

    1744 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Glenwood Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    122 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Reeves Street

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Reeves Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1403 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
158 mi · 76%
Glenwood Avenue
34.5 mi · 17%
Reeves Street
9.19 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.23 mi · 2%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
166.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
02h 02m from Mobile
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Headland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.5 miles (334 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 103.7 miles from Mobile and 103.8 miles from Headland.

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

The direct path is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 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 Headland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Headland. Straight-line distance: 166.23 mi (267.52 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Headland

City in Alabama, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates31.3512800, -85.3421600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Headland (-85.34216, 31.35128)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.72 L · about $27.72
Round trip
$55.44
14.64 gal · 55.44 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.72 $55.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.18 $62.35
Premium $4.63 $33.86 $67.71
Diesel $5.42 $39.64 $79.28

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Headland. The current time is 00:29:01.

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.