How far is Mobile, AL from Lake View, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Lake View, AL is about 209 miles (336.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.4 miles (300 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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
208.95 mi
04h 37m
Flight
186.41 mi
299.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.41 mi
Kilometers
299.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.95 mi
Kilometers
336.27 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake View
Fri, May 1, 3:24 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Fri, May 1, 8:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-05-01T10:46
Arrive Lake View
Fri, May 1, 3:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 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
Thomasville
AL

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

From Mobile
104.6 mi
02h 18m
To Lake View
104.3 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Lake View.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Royal Street

    1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    125 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto North Water Street

    782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery

    2562 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    560 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola

    3231 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola

    38 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Route 5

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 5

    21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 5

    49.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · State Route 5

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5

    35 m · 4 sec · State Route 5

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5

    18.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 5

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Woodland Lake Road

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Woodland Lake Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 5
97.4 mi · 47%
430
83.1 mi · 40%
I 65
9.72 mi · 5%
Jefferson Davis Highway
4.27 mi · 2%
Woodland Lake Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Broad Street
3.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

430

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
186.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasville
02h 18m from Mobile
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Chance Rain Showers near Lake View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Lake View?

The road trip is about 209 miles (336.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Thomasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Mobile and 104.3 miles from Lake View.

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

The direct path is about 186.4 miles (300 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mobile and Chance Rain Showers near Lake View.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasville

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

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

BUS

Thomasville, AL

3 mi away
34390 US Highway 43
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

25 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

43 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Camden, AL

44 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Lake View. Straight-line distance: 186.41 mi (299.99 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Lake View

#2 Lake View

City of Iowa, USA

Population2,732
Coordinates33.2806700, -87.1375000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Lake View (-87.1375, 33.28067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.91 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.82
14.74 gal · 55.82 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.91 $55.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.39 $62.78
Premium $4.63 $34.09 $68.17
Diesel $5.42 $39.91 $79.82

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Lake View. The current time is 10:46:58.

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.