How far is Mobile, AL from Lanett, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Lanett, AL is about 247.9 miles (399 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225 miles (362.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Lanett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Lanett.
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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
160.9 mi · 2 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
78.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Lannett, Valley
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Lannett
34 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Broad Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on South Gilmer Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Gilmer Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street South
1034 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street South
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Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
153 m · 22 sec · South 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lanier Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Lanett.
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
161 mi · 02h 54m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Mobile and Sunny near Lanett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Lanett?
The road trip is about 247.9 miles (399 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 124 miles from Mobile and 124 miles from Lanett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225 miles (362.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.48 one way or $70.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Mobile and Sunny near Lanett.
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 Lanett. Straight-line distance: 225.02 mi (362.13 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lanett
City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,054 |
| Coordinates | 32.8687400, -85.1905000 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lanett (-85.1905, 32.86874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $35.48 | $70.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.91 | $79.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.34 | $86.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.74 | $101.48 |
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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