The location of Foley
Introduction ...
Below are places that are close (or relative) to Foley.
This page contains seven sections:
- Around Foley ...
- Baldwin County ...
- TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Foley ...
- Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
- Websites We Enjoy ...
- Airports Near Foley ...
Around Foley ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Mobile. It is located about 30 miles [48 km] to the northwest of Foley. Mobile has a population of 190,000 people.<1>
The next largest community is Pensacola (FL). It is located about 26 miles [41 km] to the east of Foley and has a population of 52,600 people.
For comparison, Foley has a population of 18,300 people.
The following large communities are also in the area. Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance and not the distance if you drove.<2>
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Atmore [Map] | 9,890 | N | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| Bay Minette [Map] | 9,169 | N | 34 miles [54.7 km] |
| Chickasaw [Map] | 5,794 | NW | 35 miles [56.3 km] |
| Daphne [Map] | 25,960 | NW | 20 miles [32.2 km] |
| Fairhope [Map] | 20,935 | NW | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
| Gulf Shores [Map] | 11,809 | S | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Orange Beach [Map] | 6,029 | SE | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Prichard [Map] | 21,732 | NW | 37 miles [59.5 km] |
| Robertsdale [Map] | 6,098 | N | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Saraland [Map] | 14,576 | NW | 39 miles [62.8 km] |
| Satsuma [Map] | 6,154 | NW | 39 miles [62.8 km] |
| Semmes [Map] | 4,934 | NW | 43 miles [69.2 km] |
| Spanish Fort [Map] | --- | NW | 24 miles [38.6 km] |
| Gulf Breeze (FL) [Map] | 6,528 | E | 29 miles [46.7 km] |
| Milton (FL) [Map] | 9,986 | NE | 40 miles [64.4 km] |
Below is a sample of nearby communities:
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Bon Secour [Map] | --- | SW | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Clay City [Map] | --- | NW | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Elberta [Map] | 1,714 | E | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| Lillian [Map] | --- | E | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Loxley [Map] | 2,336 | N | 16 miles [25.7 km] |
| Magnolia Springs [Map] | 804 | W | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Montrose [Map] | --- | NW | 18 miles [29 km] |
| Perdido Beach [Map] | 625 | E | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Point Clear [Map] | --- | W | 16 miles [25.7 km] |
| Seminole [Map] | --- | NE | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Silverhill [Map] | 888 | NW | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Summerdale [Map] | 1,379 | N | 5 miles [8 km] |
| Bellview (FL) [Map] | --- | E | 21 miles [33.8 km] |
| Gulf Beach Heights (FL) [Map] | --- | SE | 14 miles [22.5 km] |
| Perdido Key (FL) [Map] | --- | SE | 15 miles [24.1 km] |
For more communities neighboring Foley, please visit our County-by-County Page for Foley.
Baldwin County ...
Foley is located in Baldwin County.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Baldwin County: Clarke, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, Washington & Escambia (FL). Mobile Bay is to the west and the Gulf of Mexico lies to the south.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Foley ...
This section has been moved to our Tidbits & Trivia page for Foley.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Foley ...
Looking for more information about Foley? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor Tourism page. The Tourism page gives you an overview and then the links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Foley, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information and a map of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Foley.
See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a list of several cemeteries that are in the area around Foley. Our list includes the location of each cemetery, with the ability to see an overhead view of the cemetery.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Foley. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.
Websites We Enjoy ...
When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit:
For the State of Alabama
Alabama Tourism
Parks for Alabama
Fishing in Alabama
Hunting in Alabama
TripAdvisor Link for:
Alabama Statewide Tourism
Foley Tourism
Additional communities can be found om the TripAdvisor Page for Foley
National Park Service (NPS) sites in Alabama
America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways
RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions
Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
The Living New Deal - Sites in Alabama
Murals of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) - New Deal Art in Alabama
Airports Near Foley ...
Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Foley.
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)<3> | Dir | Distance |
| Foley Muni. (FAA ID: 5R4) [Map] | NW | 2 miles [3.2 km] |
| Jack Edwards Airport (ICAO: KJKA) [Map] | S | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Fairhope Muni. [Map] | WNW | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| H. L. Sonny Callahan Airport (ICAO: K4R4) [Map] | WNW | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<4> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Foley.
Please keep in mind that these airports where chosen based on their air-distance from Foley. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.
Large Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Pensacola Rgnl. (PNS/KPNS) [Map] | E | 28 miles [45.1 km] |
| Northwest Florida Rgnl. (VPS/KVPS) [Map] | E | 68 miles [109.4 km] |
Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Mobile Downtown Airport (ICAO: KBFM) [Map] | NW | 28 miles [45.1 km] |
| Mobile Rgnl. (MOB/KMOB) [Map] | WNW | 39 miles [62.8 km] |
| Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. (GPT/KGPT) [Map] | W | 83 miles [133.6 km] |
General Aviation Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Foley Muni. (FAA ID: 5R4) [Map] | NW | 2 miles [3.2 km] |
| Jack Edwards Airport (ICAO: KJKA) [Map] | S | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Fairhope Muni. [Map] | WNW | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| H. L. Sonny Callahan Airport (ICAO: K4R4) [Map] | WNW | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
Additional Airport Information
For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.
| Pensacola Rgnl. (PNS/KPNS) [Map] | |
| Website for Pensacola Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Northwest Florida Rgnl. (VPS/KVPS) [Map] | |
| Website for Northwest Florida Regional Airport (Elgin AFB) | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Jack Edwards Airport (ICAO: KJKA) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| H. L. Sonny Callahan Airport (ICAO: K4R4) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Trent Lott Intl. (ICAO: KPQL) [Map] | |
| Website for Trent Lott International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Birmingham Intl. (BHM/KBHM) [Map] | |
| Website for Birmingham - Shuttlesworth International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Hartsfield - Jackson Intl. (ATL/KATL) [Map] | |
| Website for Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Mobile Downtown Airport (ICAO: KBFM) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Mobile Rgnl. (MOB/KMOB) [Map] | |
| Website for Mobile Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. (GPT/KGPT) [Map] | |
| Website for Gulfport - Biloxi International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Hattiesburg Muni. (HBG/KHBG) [Map] | |
| Website for Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Panama City - Bay County Intl. (PFN/KPFN) [Map] | |
| Website for Panama City - Bay County International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
Other Roadside Stops ...
Visit our Community Index for Alabama
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Foley. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Baldwin County: www.co.baldwin.al.us/
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Foley. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Foley) to Point B. If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Foley. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Foley Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Foley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 30.3999, Longitude: -87.6643 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Foley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | The IATA and ICAO are organizations that, amongst other functions, provide identifying codes for airports. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an airline trade organization. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an agency of the United Nations. Although the codes are similar, be careful not to confuse them. |
| <4> | When we are planning a trip (for example, to Foley), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. |