Origin
Brookwood, AL
Late night in Brookwood on Friday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
218 mi
351 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookwood, AL
Jamie Kimball
Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL covers 218 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 43, I 20, Demopolis Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124.7 miles on US 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.92 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
109 miles from Brookwood, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 218 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 22m highway drive covering 218 miles, with most of the trip on US 43 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 124.7 miles on US 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 124.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and I 20. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near I 20; I 59.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 218 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles (CR 208 / M L King Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 20; I 59
Merge onto I 20; I 59
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
46.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Union
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Union
4
46.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
CR 208 / M L King Highway
Turn left onto CR 208 / M L King Highway
Navigation decision point
4
47.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 11; US 43
Merge onto US 11; US 43
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
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US 43; AL 14 / Greensboro Street
Merge onto US 43; AL 14 / Greensboro Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Union along the way.
Union
46.3 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 43 | 124.7 mi | 2h 22m |
| I 20 | 40.5 mi | 43m |
| Demopolis Highway | 24 mi | 34m |
| I 65 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Covered Bridge Road | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| I 165 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| US 11 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| M L King Highway | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 124.7 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookwood, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on AL 216
127 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hanna Mill Creek
2
Turn left onto Covered Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Covered Bridge Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge onto I 20; I 59
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Union
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 208
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
M L King Highway
7
Merge onto US 11; US 43
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 11; US 43
8
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
1st Avenue
9
Merge onto US 43; AL 14
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Greensboro Street
10
Turn slight right onto US 43
24 mi
·
34 min
·
Demopolis Highway
11
Turn left onto US 43
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Capitol Street
12
Turn right onto US 43
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cedar Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 43; US 80
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 43; US 80
14
Turn right onto US 43
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 43
15
Turn right onto US 43
107 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
US 43
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge onto I 65
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 65
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 165: Mobile
19
Continue on I 165
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 165
20
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
21
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
22
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109 miles from Brookwood, AL, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.7 miles.
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 48 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mobile, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookwood, 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 Brookwood, AL
This is one driving day of about 218 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Brookwood, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 43 for about 124.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109 mi from Brookwood, AL · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109 miles from Brookwood, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.7 miles.
Arriving in Mobile, AL
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.92 one way
$65.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $36.14 | $72.28 |
| premium | $4.56 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.13 | $96.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.4 | 0 | $22.89 | $10.46 |
| Efficient EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.08 | $8.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.2 | 1 | $30.52 | $13.95 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Mobile, AL
Late night in Mobile on Friday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Thomasville, AL
109 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL covers 218 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 43, I 20, Demopolis Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109 miles from Brookwood, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 218 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.5 miles (CR 208 / M L King Highway): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Union along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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