Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
313.7 mi
505 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Photo: Ron Lach
The drive from Bear Creek, AL to Mobile, AL covers 313.7 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Underwood Mountain Road, Co Farm Road, Woodmont Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
156.8 miles from Bear Creek, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 48m drive with frequent turns across 313.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bear Creek, AL to Mobile, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Underwood Mountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Co Farm Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodmont Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hickory Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 43 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Creek, AL and Mobile, AL.
Start on the route
Turn sharp left onto Underwood Mountain Road
Turn left onto Co Farm Road
Continue on Co Farm Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodmont Drive
Continue on Jackson Highway
Turn left onto Hickory Avenue
Turn right
Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue on U.S. Highway 43
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
Turn right
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
Continue on Military Road
Continue on Military Road
Continue on Military Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
Exit the roundabout onto US 82 West, MS 12 West, MS 50 West: Starkville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
Keep slight left to continue on US 45 South: Macon, Meridian
Turn left
Continue straight
Keep slight right
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Keep slight left
Take the exit left
Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Mobile
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
Continue straight
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.8 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mobile, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bear Creek, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bear Creek, AL
This is one driving day of about 313.7 miles and 5h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.8 mi from Bear Creek, AL · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 156.8 miles from Bear Creek, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mobile, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mobile, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$47.96 one way
$95.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $52.60 | $105.20 |
| premium | $4.61 | $56.94 | $113.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.69 | $139.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.94 | $15.06 |
| Efficient EV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.45 | $12.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.5 | 1 | $43.92 | $20.08 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Bear Creek on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Mobile on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
86°F
Butler, AL
157 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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