How far is Mobile, AL from Taylor, AL?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Taylor, AL is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.84 mi
03h 43m
Flight
156.02 mi
251.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.02 mi
Kilometers
251.09 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.84 mi
Kilometers
307.13 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Fri, May 1, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Sat, May 2, 1:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-05-01T18:17
Arrive Taylor
Fri, May 1, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 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
95.4 mi
01h 51m
To Taylor
95.5 mi
01h 51m

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
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North 6th Street

    11.2 mi · 16 min · North 6th Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Cotton Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cotton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Brown Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Brown Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Taylor Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 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 · 83%
Brown Street
14 mi · 7%
North 6th Street
11.2 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.23 mi · 2%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 1%
Cotton Street
0.95 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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 51m from Mobile
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mobile and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 95.4 miles from Mobile and 95.5 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 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 Taylor.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 156.02 mi (251.09 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

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

#2 Taylor

Town in Alabama, United States

Population2,440
Coordinates31.1649000, -85.4682700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Taylor (-85.46827, 31.1649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.49 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.97
13.46 gal · 50.98 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.49 $50.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.66 $57.33
Premium $4.63 $31.13 $62.25
Diesel $5.42 $36.44 $72.89

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 Taylor. The current time is 18:17:05.

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.