Origin
Daphne, AL
Evening in Daphne on Friday
Local time
8:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Daphne, AL to Mobile, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Daphne, AL
Александр Ершков
Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
Daphne to Mobile is 13 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I 10, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The profile indicates a highway-focused drive, so expect mostly interstate travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to a longer journey, requiring just one day to complete. It’s a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 79% of the journey on high-speed roads like I 10. You'll experience a 7.2-mile stretch on I 10 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The route utilizes main roads including I 10, US Highway 98, and Main Street, suggesting a transition from interstate to more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. The character is largely about efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US Highway 98. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 98 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 98 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Santa Rosa Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 98 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 98 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Santa Rosa Avenue
Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 98 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Conception Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Government Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 98 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daphne, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on Belrose Avenue
271 ft
·
19 sec
·
Belrose Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 98
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
159 ft
·
9 sec
·
Santa Rosa Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 98
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 98
5
Continue on US 90; US 98
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Spanish Trail
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge onto I 10
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
9
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
10
Continue on US 98
385 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 98
11
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
12
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Government Street
13
Turn right onto South Conception Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conception Street
14
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
336 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
15
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Mobile on Friday
Local time
8:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
19m 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 Daphne, AL to Mobile, AL covers 13 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US Highway 98, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Daphne, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 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 straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 98 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Santa Rosa Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Daphne, AL to Mobile, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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