Origin
Mobile, AL
Afternoon in Mobile on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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Bayou La Batre, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Mobile to Bayou La Batre, you are looking at a brief 28.1-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. Because the distance is so manageable, this trip is ideal as a simple day outing rather than an overnight excursion. Budget around $4 for fuel to cover the distance, making this an extremely affordable regional trip within Alabama. You will primarily utilize I-10 before transitioning onto Padgett Switch Road and CR 39 to reach your destination. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will remain in a consistent geographic and cultural setting throughout the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route functions as a highway-focused drive, with 66% of your time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will spend the most significant portion of your time on I-10, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.4 miles. Expect the personality of the road to shift as you move away from the interstate and onto the secondary local roads. Navigating these transitions requires a shift in pace, moving from the steady flow of the highway to the more localized feel of Padgett Switch Road and CR 39. It is a straightforward trip that balances the efficiency of interstate travel with the practical reality of rural road access.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Padgett Switch Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Saint Louis Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Saint Louis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Saint Louis Street
Take the ramp onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Water Street
Turn right onto North Water Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
16.5 mi into trip
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~20m in
Take the exit toward CR 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes
6
16.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 39 North: Dawes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CR 39 North: Dawes
Towns Along This Route
Between Mobile, AL and Bayou La Batre, AL, road signs point toward Cr 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes and Cr 39 North: Dawes.
Cr 39: Bayou La Batre
16.5 mi in
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~20m
Dawes
16.5 mi in
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~20m
Cr 39 North: Dawes
16.8 mi in
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~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Padgett Switch Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| CR 39 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Wintzell Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Water Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| McDonald Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Wintzell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Bayou La Batre, AL.
1
Start on Saint Louis Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
2
Take the ramp onto Saint Louis Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
3
Turn right onto North Water Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Water Street
4
Merge onto I 10
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 10
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CR 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward CR 39 North: Dawes
7
Turn straight onto CR 39
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
McDonald Road
8
Continue on CR 39
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
McDonald Road
9
Continue on CR 39
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 39
10
Continue on CR 39
459 ft
·
7 sec
·
McDonald Road
11
Continue on CR 39
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 39
12
Continue on Padgett Switch Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Padgett Switch Road
13
Turn left onto AL 188
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Wintzell Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
AL 188
Trip Plan
Because this drive is only 40 minutes long, you have plenty of flexibility in your scheduling, allowing you to depart whenever it best suits your plans. You will not need to worry about planning for intermediate stops, as the direct nature of the route makes for a continuous trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Mobile, as a $4 budget covers the basics, but it is always wise to ensure you are topped off before heading onto the secondary roads. A helpful tip for this specific journey is to pay close attention to your navigation as you exit I-10, as the transition to Padgett Switch Road marks the most significant change in your driving environment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 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 28.1 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayou La Batre, 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 28.1 miles and 40m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 15.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14 mi from Mobile, AL · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bayou La Batre, AL
The final approach into Bayou La Batre, 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 Bayou La Batre, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.59 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| premium | $4.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bayou La Batre, AL
Afternoon in Bayou La Batre on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
7 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
40m 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 Bayou La Batre, AL covers 28.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Padgett Switch Road, CR 39. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.30 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 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Saint Louis Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mobile, AL and Bayou La Batre, AL, road signs point toward Cr 39: Bayou La Batre, Dawes and Cr 39 North: Dawes.
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