The drive from Hartford, AL to Mobile, AL covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, FL 79, AL 167 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 149.5 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.61 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
88.1 miles from Hartford, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 176.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 23m highway drive covering 176.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and FL 79. The longest continuous stretch is about 149.5 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 13 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 149.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
275 ft8 ft
Total Climb
433 ft
Total Descent
700 ft
Highest Point
275 ft
Elevation Range
267 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and FL 79. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near AL 167.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, AL to Mobile, AL is easy. At 3h 23m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (AL 167): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.4 mi into trip|~2m in|AL 167
Turn left onto AL 167
Navigation decision point
5
25.1 mi into trip|~38m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
174.5 mi into trip|~3h 19m 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
175 mi into trip|~3h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
176.1 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
149.5 mi
2h 41m
FL 79
16.3 mi
24m
AL 167
6.9 mi
10m
North 3rd Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
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
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 149.5 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on AL 123
1.4 mi·2 min·North 3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto AL 167
6.9 mi·10 min·AL 167
3
Continue on FL 79
16 mi·24 min·FL 79
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 10 West: Pensacola
5
Merge onto I 10
149 mi·2 hr 41 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
7
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft·5 sec
8
Continue on US 98
385 ft·12 sec·US 98
9
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Bankhead Tunnel
10
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi·14 sec·Government Street
11
Turn right onto South Conception Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South Conception Street
12
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
336 ft·11 sec·Saint Louis Street
13
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 88.1 miles from Hartford, AL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.5 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 39 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.1 miles or 1h 46m 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 47m
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 Hartford, 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 Hartford, AL
This is one driving day of about 176.2 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Hartford, 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 149.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.1 mi from Hartford, AL
· 1h 46m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.9
0
$18.50
$8.46
Efficient EV
44.1
0
$15.42
$7.05
EV Truck/SUV
70.5
0
$24.67
$11.28
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hartford, AL
Morning
in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mobile, AL
Morning
in Mobile on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
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 23m 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 Hartford, AL to Mobile, AL covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, FL 79, AL 167. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.1 miles from Hartford, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.61 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.
The drive from Hartford, AL to Mobile, AL is easy. At 3h 23m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (AL 167): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hartford, AL to Mobile, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 8 ft to 275 ft elevation with about 433 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
