Origin
Elba, AL
Morning in Elba on Monday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elba, AL to Mobile, AL
Drive Time
3h
Distance
154.5 mi
249 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
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 Elba, AL to Mobile, AL covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, River Falls Street, US 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.62 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.3 miles from Elba, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h highway drive covering 154.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and River Falls Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.8 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and River Falls Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Polka Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 13 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 (Polka Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Davis Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (AL 189): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Polka Street
Turn left onto Polka Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Davis Street
Turn right onto Davis Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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AL 189
At end of road, turn right onto AL 189
Navigation decision point
4
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
148.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 165: Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 165: Mobile
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 82.8 mi | 1h 28m |
| River Falls Street | 25.6 mi | 32m |
| US 84 | 13.6 mi | 16m |
| Old Curtis Road | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| US 31 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| I 165 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| West Cummings Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Hickman Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 82.8 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elba, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on Simmons Street
15 ft
·
6 sec
·
Simmons Street
2
Turn left onto Polka Street
317 ft
·
15 sec
·
Polka Street
3
Turn right onto Davis Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Davis Street
4
Continue on Hickman Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickman Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto AL 189
445 ft
·
8 sec
·
AL 189
6
Turn left onto US 84
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Hickman Avenue
7
Continue on US 84
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Old Curtis Road
8
Continue on this road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
9
Continue on East Stewart Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Stewart Avenue
10
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Cummings Avenue
12
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
this road
13
Turn right onto US 84
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 84
14
Take the exit onto US 84
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 84
15
Turn slight right onto US 84; AL 55
26 mi
·
32 min
·
River Falls Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 31; US 84
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 31; US 84
17
Turn right onto US 84
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 84
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
19
Merge onto I 65
83 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 65
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 165: Mobile
21
Continue on I 165
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 165
22
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
23
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
24
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 77.3 miles from Elba, AL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.3 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
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 Elba, 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 Elba, AL
This is one driving day of about 154.5 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elba, 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 65 for about 82.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.3 mi from Elba, AL · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.3 miles from Elba, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.8 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.62 one way
$47.24 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $25.91 | $51.81 |
| premium | $4.61 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.32 | $68.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Piggly Wiggly - Tesla Supercharger
Evergreen, AL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wind Creek Atmore - Tesla Supercharger
Atmore, AL
Tesla
12 DCFC
The Bel Air Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Mobile, AL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Walmart 1212 (Saraland, AL)
Saraland, AL
Electrify America
4 DCFC
OPTIMUS ENERGY CREEKS TRAVEL 2
Atmore, AL
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
OPTIMUS ENERGY CREEKS TRAVEL 3
Atmore, AL
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
OPTIMUS ENERGY CREEKS TRAVEL 1
Atmore, AL
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
Alabama Power - Atmore Business Office - Ultra
Atmore, AL
FLO
2 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 5
Tesla: 3
FLO: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.22 | $7.42 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Morning in Mobile on Monday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 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 Elba, AL to Mobile, AL covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, River Falls Street, US 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.3 miles from Elba, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.62 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 drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Polka Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Davis Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (AL 189): Navigation decision point.
The route from Elba, AL to Mobile, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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