Origin
Dothan, AL
Afternoon in Dothan on Thursday
Local time
3:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dothan, AL to Mobile, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
196.3 mi
316 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
46 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
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
Traveling from Dothan to Mobile covers 205 miles of Alabama landscape, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 7 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trek across the Southeast, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day. You should budget approximately $31 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the route relies on local roads like South Saint Andrews Street, South Oates Street, and Main Street rather than high-speed interstates, it offers a more grounded, community-focused experience. It is a practical choice for those who prefer to stay off the major highways and enjoy a steady, direct pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.2 miles from Dothan, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 196.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local roads, requiring your full attention as you transition between street segments. The road personality here is defined by its constant shifts and maneuvers rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed cruising. Because you are staying on local arteries, you will experience a more intimate view of the Alabama terrain as you move toward the coast. Be prepared to stay engaged behind the wheel to manage the varied turns along the way.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 157.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and South Oates Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Saint Andrews 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 3h 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Saint Andrews Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 231 Business / South Oates Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (FL 77 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Saint Andrews Street
Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 231 Business / South Oates Street
Turn left onto US 231 Business / South Oates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
FL 77 / Main Street
Turn left onto FL 77 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
194.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 157.5 mi | 2h 49m |
| South Oates Street | 17.3 mi | 21m |
| FL 273 | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| South Saint Andrews Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Conception Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 157.5 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Saint Andrews Street
3
Turn left onto US 231 Business
17 mi
·
21 min
·
South Oates Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on US 231
400 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 231
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto FL 273
15 mi
·
20 min
·
FL 273
6
Turn left onto FL 77
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West: Pensacola
8
Merge onto I 10
157 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
10
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
11
Continue on US 98
385 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 98
12
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
13
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Government Street
14
Turn right onto South Conception Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conception Street
15
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
336 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
16
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Trip Plan
Planning your departure for early in the day is your best bet to comfortably navigate the 205-mile stretch before evening traffic sets in. Since the route involves frequent turns, schedule at least one stop to stretch and reset your focus during the three-hour drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, as local road driving can sometimes be less predictable for mileage than sustained highway cruising. With a $31 fuel estimate, it is wise to keep your tank topped off before leaving Dothan. Taking advantage of the route's flexibility allows you to pace yourself, so don't hesitate to pull over if you need a breather from the constant navigation.
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 98.2 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.5 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 43 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.2 miles or 1h 59m 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 7m
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 Dothan, 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 Dothan, AL
This is one driving day of about 196.3 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Dothan, 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 I 10 for about 157.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.2 mi from Dothan, AL · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.2 miles from Dothan, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 157.5 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
$29.65 one way
$59.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.23 | $70.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
46 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Ionna Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Mercedes-Benz Charging Station
Robertsdale, Alabama
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Spanish Fort, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Daphne, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Mobile, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Crestview, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Robertsdale, Alabama
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Crestview, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Other: 18
ChargePoint: 12
Blink: 6
Tesla: 5
Tesla Destination: 2
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
InCharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.61 | $9.42 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.18 | $7.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.48 | $12.56 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Mobile on Thursday
Local time
3:37 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
3h 48m 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 Dothan, AL to Mobile, AL covers 196.3 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, South Oates Street, FL 273. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.2 miles from Dothan, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.65 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Saint Andrews Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (US 231 Business / South Oates Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (FL 77 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dothan, AL to Mobile, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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