Origin
Cottage Hill, AL
Night in Cottage Hill on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cottage Hill, AL to Mobile, AL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cottage Hill, AL to Mobile, AL covers 11.1 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Cottage Hill Road, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.6 miles from Cottage Hill, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 11.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Cottage Hill Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.7 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Cottage Hill Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Drive.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 11.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wildwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Cottage Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wildwood Drive
Turn left onto Wildwood Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Cottage Hill Road
Turn right onto Cottage Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Florida
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 East: Florida
6
10 mi into trip
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~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Water Street, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Water Street, Downtown
4
10.9 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Saint Louis Street
Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
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 Cottage Hill, AL to Mobile, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
10 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Cottage Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 65 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lakeside Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Water Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Government Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wildwood Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Hill, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on Hillcrest Lane West
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hillcrest Lane West
2
Turn left onto Wildwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Wildwood Drive
3
Turn right onto Cottage Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cottage Hill Road
4
Turn right onto Lakeside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeside Drive
5
Turn left onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Government Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Florida
9
Merge onto I 10
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 10
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Water Street, Downtown
11
Continue on South Water Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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South Water Street
12
Take the exit
148 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Saint Louis Street
14
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.6 miles from Cottage Hill, AL, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.7 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 11.1 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.6 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
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 Cottage Hill, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Cottage Hill, AL
This is one driving day of about 11.1 miles and 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cottage Hill, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 5.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.6 mi from Cottage Hill, AL · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.6 miles from Cottage Hill, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cottage Hill, AL to Mobile, AL covers 11.1 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Cottage Hill Road, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Cottage Hill, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 11.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wildwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Cottage Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Cottage Hill, AL to Mobile, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
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