Origin
Mobile, AL
Night in Mobile on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Bay Minette, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL covers 31.1 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, Jubilee Parkway, AL 181 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 42m highway drive covering 31.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and Jubilee Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.4 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and Jubilee Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Joachim Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (North Joachim Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Joachim Street
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward AL 181: Spanish Fort, Daphne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AL 181: Spanish Fort, Daphne
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Navigation decision point
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Hoyle Avenue
Turn right onto Hoyle Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Daphne along the way.
Daphne
12.3 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 17.4 mi | 24m |
| Jubilee Parkway | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| AL 181 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Joachim Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 17.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Bay Minette, AL.
1
Start on Saint Louis Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Joachim Street
3
Turn left onto US 98
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Government Street
4
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
5
Take the ramp
195 ft
·
4 sec
6
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
7
Merge onto I 10
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Jubilee Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward AL 181: Spanish Fort, Daphne
9
Keep slight left at fork
253 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn straight onto AL 181
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 181
11
Turn right onto US 31
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 31
12
Turn left onto US 31; AL 59
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 31; AL 59
13
Turn slight right onto US 31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
14
Enter roundabout onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East 2nd Street
15
Continue on US 31
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 2nd Street
16
Continue on US 31
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 2nd Street
17
Turn right onto Hoyle Avenue
235 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hoyle Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Hoyle Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Bay Minette, AL
Night in Bay Minette on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
26 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
42m 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 Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL covers 31.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, Jubilee Parkway, AL 181. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 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 $4.70 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (North Joachim Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Daphne along the way.
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