How far is Mobile, AL from Kinsey, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Kinsey, AL is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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
203.31 mi
04h 00m
Flight
165.2 mi
265.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.2 mi
Kilometers
265.86 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.31 mi
Kilometers
327.2 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kinsey
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-23T15:49
Arrive Kinsey
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
101.6 mi
02h 00m
To Kinsey
101.7 mi
02h 00m

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 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Reeves Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Old Highway 431

    1356 ft · 38 sec · Old Highway 431

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Walden Drive

    22 m · 2 sec · Walden Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walden Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
158 mi · 78%
Glenwood Avenue
34.5 mi · 17%
Reeves Street
4.89 mi · 2%
Main Street
3.23 mi · 2%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.75 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
02h 00m from Mobile
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Kinsey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 101.6 miles from Mobile and 101.7 miles from Kinsey.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Kinsey. Straight-line distance: 165.2 mi (265.86 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kinsey

Human settlement in Houston County, Alabama, United States of America

Population2,293
Coordinates31.2990600, -85.3443800
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Kinsey (-85.34438, 31.29906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $27.15
Round trip
$54.31
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.15 $54.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.63 $33.16 $66.32
Diesel $5.42 $38.83 $77.65

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 Kinsey. The current time is 15:49:26.

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.