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Trip from Lake Purdy, AL to Mobile, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 41m

Distance

252.1 mi

406 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 28m ★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Purdy, AL to Mobile, AL covers 252.1 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, Cahaba Valley Road, I 165 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 235.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

126.1 miles from Lake Purdy, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 252.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 41m highway drive covering 252.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and Cahaba Valley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 235.8 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 13 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 235.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Cahaba Valley Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Somerset Lane.

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 4h 41m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Somerset Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hampton Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Brook Highland Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Somerset Lane

Turn right onto Somerset Lane

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hampton Place

At end of road, turn right onto Hampton Place

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Brook Highland Drive

Turn right onto Brook Highland Drive

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | AL 119 / Cahaba Valley Road

Turn right onto AL 119 / Cahaba Valley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
246.5 mi into trip | ~4h 33m 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 65 235.8 mi 4h 14m
Cahaba Valley Road 9.4 mi 14m
I 165 4.7 mi 5m
Brook Highland Parkway 0.6 mi 1m
Saint Joseph Street 0.4 mi 1m
Somerset Lane 0.2 mi <1m
Brook Highland Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Hampton Place 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 235.8 mi, about 4h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Purdy, AL and Mobile, AL.

1

Start on Ashford Lane

214 ft · 11 sec · Ashford Lane
2

Turn right onto Somerset Lane

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Somerset Lane
3

At end of road, turn right onto Hampton Place

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Hampton Place
4

Turn right onto Brook Highland Drive

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Brook Highland Drive
5

At end of road, turn left onto Brook Highland Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brook Highland Parkway
6

Turn right onto AL 119

9.4 mi · 14 min · Cahaba Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec
8

Merge onto I 65

236 mi · 4 hr 14 min · I 65
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 165: Mobile
10

Continue on I 165

4.7 mi · 5 min · I 165
11

Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street
12

Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

40 ft · 1 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 126.1 miles from Lake Purdy, AL, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.8 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 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 126.1 miles or 2h 23m 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 50m

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 Lake Purdy, 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 Lake Purdy, AL

This is one driving day of about 252.1 miles and 4h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Purdy, 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 235.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 126.1 mi from Lake Purdy, AL · 2h 23m into the drive

city in Alabama

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

126 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

Columbiana, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Andalusia, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 126.1 miles from Lake Purdy, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 235.8 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.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.07 one way

$76.15 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $41.80 $83.59
premium $4.56 $45.25 $90.50
diesel $5.61 $55.66 $111.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Mobile, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Atmore, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Francis Energy Charging Station

Birmingham, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Atmore, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Alabaster, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Evergreen, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

FLO Charging Station

Greenville, Alabama

FLO

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Greenville, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla: 5 ChargePoint: 4 Other: 4 Electrify America: 2 FLO: 1 InCharge: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.6 0 $26.47 $12.10
Efficient EV 63 0 $22.06 $10.08
EV Truck/SUV 100.8 1 $35.29 $16.13

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Lake Purdy, AL

Afternoon in Lake Purdy on Thursday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mobile, AL

Afternoon in Mobile on Thursday

Local time

2:47 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

31 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

4h 41m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lake Purdy, AL to Mobile, AL covers 252.1 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, Cahaba Valley Road, I 165. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.1 miles from Lake Purdy, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.07 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Somerset Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hampton Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Brook Highland Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lake Purdy, AL to Mobile, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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