How far is Slocomb, AL from Mobile, AL?

The driving distance from Slocomb, AL to Mobile, AL is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.04 mi
02h 53m
Flight
147.95 mi
238.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
181.04 mi
Kilometers
291.36 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mobile
Sat, May 23, 2:33 PM CDT
Return by in Slocomb
Sat, May 23, 5:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slocomb
2026-05-23T11:39
Arrive Mobile
Sat, May 23, 2:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slocomb
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Slocomb
88.4 mi
01h 26m
To Mobile
92.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Morris Street

    68 m · 12 sec · North Morris Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lawrence Street

    2060 ft · 40 sec · West Lawrence Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Esto Street

    8.5 mi · 21 min · Esto Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    16.3 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    149.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Government Street

    2267 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 98

    117 m · 12 sec · US 98

  10. 10

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3117 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Government Street

    587 ft · 14 sec · Government Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Conception Street

    1785 ft · 1 min · South Conception Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Saint Louis Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
150 mi · 83%
Esto Street
8.54 mi · 5%
Bankhead Tunnel
0.59 mi
US 90
0.46 mi
West Lawrence Street
0.39 mi
South Conception Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 26m from Slocomb
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Slocomb and 92.7 miles from Mobile.

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 33.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Slocomb

#1 Slocomb

City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

Population1,929
Coordinates31.1082300, -85.5943800
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Mobile

#2 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: North Morris Street (-85.59497, 31.108221)
End: Saint Louis Street (-88.043038, 30.694332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.18 L · about $24.20
Round trip
$48.40
12.78 gal · 48.36 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.20 $48.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.22 $54.43
Premium $4.63 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.42 $34.60 $69.20

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 Slocomb and Mobile. The current time is 11:39:59.

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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.