How far is Mobile, AL from Slocomb, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Slocomb, AL is about 177.1 miles (285 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
177.11 mi
03h 32m
Flight
147.95 mi
238.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.95 mi
Kilometers
238.11 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.11 mi
Kilometers
285.03 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slocomb
Sat, May 23, 4:01 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sat, May 23, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-05-23T12:28
Arrive Slocomb
Sat, May 23, 4:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
88.5 mi
01h 46m
To Slocomb
88.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    149.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Jubilee Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 79: Bonifay, Panama City Beach

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Waukesha Street

    16.5 mi · 25 min · South Waukesha Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lawrence Street

    2060 ft · 40 sec · West Lawrence Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Morris Street

    68 m · 10 sec · North Morris Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Morris Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
150 mi · 84%
South Waukesha Street
16.5 mi · 9%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 1%
West Lawrence Street
0.39 mi
FL 79
0.37 mi
North Joachim Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Jubilee Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

150 mi · 02h 41m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 46m from Mobile
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mobile and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Slocomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.1 miles (285 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Mobile and 88.6 miles from Slocomb.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mobile and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Slocomb.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Slocomb. Straight-line distance: 147.95 mi (238.11 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Slocomb

#2 Slocomb

City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

Population1,929
Coordinates31.1082300, -85.5943800
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Slocomb (-85.59438, 31.10823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.66 L · about $23.67
Round trip
$47.34
12.5 gal · 47.32 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.67 $47.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.62 $53.24
Premium $4.63 $28.91 $57.81
Diesel $5.42 $33.84 $67.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Slocomb. The current time is 12:28:56.

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.