The girl tried to turn her head back in the direction of his voice.

She turned her head in the direction of the kind voice.

He can turn his head in the direction of your voice.

But probably something like this, might turn people in the other direction.

She turned and walked in the direction of the hospital.

Taking his arm, she turned him in the right direction.

But little things can turn your life in new directions, too.

At first it turned to the right, in the direction of the kitchen.

He turned back again, in the direction of the hotel.

Turning around in the direction from which they'd come, he saw yet another over the door.