Origin
Mobile, AL
Evening in Mobile on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Ardmore, AL
Drive Time
6h 38m
Distance
363.3 mi
585 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 26m
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6 AM
6h 38m
8 AM
7h 2m
10 AM
6h 47m
12 PM
6h 44m
3 PM
6h 48m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 31m
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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Ardmore, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mobile, AL to Ardmore, AL covers 363.3 miles and takes about 6h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 165, 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 354.5 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.54 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
181.6 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 38m highway drive covering 363.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 165. The longest continuous stretch is about 354.5 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 17 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 354.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
874 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
1,211 ft
Total Descent
345 ft
Highest Point
874 ft
~363.3 mi in
Elevation Range
866 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 165. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 363.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 360.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65: Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 65: Montgomery
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
360.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 32m in
Take the exit toward 53: Ardmore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 365
Toward 53: Ardmore
6
360.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 53: Ardmore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 365
Toward 53: Ardmore
6
363.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 38m in
|
TN 7 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto TN 7 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 354.5 mi | 6h 24m |
| I 165 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| 7th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ardmore Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Royal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Water Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Telegraph Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 354.5 mi, about 6h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Ardmore, AL.
1
Start on Saint Louis Street
389 ft
·
22 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto North Royal Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Royal Street
3
Turn right onto Congress Street
260 ft
·
11 sec
·
Congress Street
4
Take the ramp
411 ft
·
12 sec
5
Merge onto North Water Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Water Street
6
Continue on US 90; US 98 Truck
482 ft
·
11 sec
·
Telegraph Road
7
Turn straight onto I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 65: Montgomery
9
Merge onto I 65
354 mi
·
6 hr 24 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 365
Toward 53: Ardmore
11
Keep slight right at fork
153 ft
·
2 sec
Exit 365
Toward 53: Ardmore
12
Turn slight right onto AL 53
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Street
13
Turn left onto AL 53
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
1st Avenue West
14
Turn right onto AL 53
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
6th Street
15
Turn left onto AL 53
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ardmore Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto TN 7
137 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
TN 7
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.6 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 354.5 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.6 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ardmore, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mobile, 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 Mobile, AL
This is one driving day of about 363.3 miles and 6h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mobile, 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 354.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 181.6 mi from Mobile, AL · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 181.6 miles from Mobile, 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 354.5 miles.
Arriving in Ardmore, AL
The final approach into Ardmore, 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 Ardmore, 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
$55.54 one way
$111.08 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $60.92 | $121.83 |
| premium | $4.61 | $65.94 | $131.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.71 | $161.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109 | 1 | $38.15 | $17.44 |
| Efficient EV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.79 | $14.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.3 | 1 | $50.86 | $23.25 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Ardmore, AL
Evening in Ardmore on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 3:14AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 10:01PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Along the Route
86°F
Columbiana, AL
182 mi in
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
1 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
6h 38m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mobile, AL to Ardmore, AL covers 363.3 miles and takes about 6h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 165, 7th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.6 miles from Mobile, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 363.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 360.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Mobile, AL to Ardmore, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 8 ft to 874 ft elevation with about 1,211 ft of total climbing.
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