Origin
Foley, AL
Morning in Foley on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Foley, AL to Mobile, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Foley, AL
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Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
Foley to Mobile is 36.6 miles and takes about 51 minutes via McKenzie Street and I-10, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, moving you from the Southeast region of Foley to the Southeast region of Mobile. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly straightforward, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick hop for local errands. Given the brief duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning for this particular journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 44% of it on the highway. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 18.6 miles on McKenzie Street before transitioning to the interstate. The drive begins on local roads and then shifts to the faster pace of I-10, eventually leading you through the Bankhead Tunnel. This blend means you'll experience both slower, more town-like driving and quicker highway travel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McKenzie Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 59 / McKenzie Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 5 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 (AL 59 / McKenzie Street): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
|
AL 59 / McKenzie Street
Turn right onto AL 59 / McKenzie Street
Navigation decision point
3
19 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
34.9 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
35.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
36.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie Street | 18.6 mi | 28m |
| I 10 | 16 mi | 17m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Conception Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 98 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Laurel Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McKenzie Street
— 18.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Foley, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on US 98
67 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Laurel Avenue
2
Turn right onto AL 59
19 mi
·
28 min
·
McKenzie Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
4
Merge onto I 10
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 10
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
6
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
7
Continue on US 98
385 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 98
8
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
9
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Government Street
10
Turn right onto South Conception Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conception Street
11
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
336 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
12
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Foley, AL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Foley, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mobile, AL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mobile, AL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.53 one way
$11.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
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
24 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
51m 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 Foley, AL to Mobile, AL covers 36.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McKenzie Street, I 10, Bankhead Tunnel. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Foley, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.53 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 51m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 59 / McKenzie Street): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Foley, AL to Mobile, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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