How far is Mobile, AL from Highland Lakes, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Highland Lakes, AL is about 254 miles (408.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.8 miles (328 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Highland Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Highland Lakes.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Royal Street
1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left
125 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Water Street
782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
2562 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
235.8 mi · 4 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 119: Cahaba Valley Road
1255 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Cahaba Valley Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Cahaba Valley Road
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Turn right onto Doug Baker Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Doug Baker Boulevard
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Highland Lakes Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Highland Lakes Drive
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Turn left onto Highland Lakes Trail
2006 ft · 1 min · Highland Lakes Trail
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Turn right onto Blue Heron Point
812 ft · 36 sec · Blue Heron Point
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Heron Point
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Highland Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65
Merge slight left
236 mi · 04h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Highland Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Highland Lakes?
The road trip is about 254 miles (408.7 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Mobile and 126.9 miles from Highland Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.8 miles (328 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.43 one way or $70.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Highland Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Highland Lakes. Straight-line distance: 203.83 mi (328.03 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes is a census-designated place situated in Shelby County, Alabama, within the Birmingham metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3983800, -86.6513000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Lakes (-86.6513, 33.39838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.68 | $79.37 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $43.32 | $86.64 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $53.17 | $106.34 |
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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