How far is Mobile, AL from Midland City, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Midland City, AL is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
198.4 mi
03h 57m
Flight
157.01 mi
252.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.01 mi
Kilometers
252.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.4 mi
Kilometers
319.3 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-04-18T23:58
Arrive Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:06 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
McKenzie
AL

Town

From Mobile
99.2 mi
01h 58m
To Midland City
99.2 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Midland City.

  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

    82.9 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West Cummings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Cummings Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1998 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · East Stewart Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    30.5 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    3050 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto College Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · College Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    750 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Kelly Avenue

    532 ft · 13 sec · Kelly Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kelly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65
83.4 mi · 42%
East Stewart Avenue
32.6 mi · 16%
East Park Avenue
14.6 mi · 7%
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
12.7 mi · 6%
College Street
5.92 mi · 3%
US 84
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65

Merge slight left

82.9 mi · 01h 29m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenzie
01h 58m from Mobile
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mobile and Mostly Sunny near Midland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Midland City?

The road trip is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Mobile and 99.2 miles from Midland City.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mobile and Mostly Sunny near Midland City.

Stop Ideas Near McKenzie

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

73 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

95 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

101 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

102 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Midland City. Straight-line distance: 157.01 mi (252.68 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Midland City

#2 Midland City

Town in Alabama

Population2,377
Coordinates31.3190600, -85.4938200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Midland City (-85.49382, 31.31906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.5 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14 gal · 53 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.81 $59.63
Premium $4.63 $32.38 $64.75
Diesel $5.42 $37.91 $75.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Midland City. The current time is 23:58:35.

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.