Origin
Mobile, AL
Afternoon in Mobile on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
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5h 45m
Distance
303 mi
488 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
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Mobile, AL
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Blountsville, AL
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The drive from Mobile, AL to Blountsville, AL covers 303 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Royal Street, Congress Street, North Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.32 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
151.5 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 303 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mobile, AL to Blountsville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Royal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Congress Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Telegraph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 459 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 459 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Blountsville, AL.
Start on Saint Louis Street
Turn left onto North Royal Street
Turn right onto Congress Street
Take the ramp left
Merge slight right onto North Water Street
Continue on Telegraph Road
Turn straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa
Keep slight right to continue on I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden
Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Trussville, Pinson
Turn slight left onto Trussville, Pinson
Turn left onto Chalkville Road
Continue on Sweeny Hollow Road
Turn right onto Center Point Parkway
Continue on Center Point Road
Turn sharp left
Continue straight
Turn slight right onto New Bradford Road
Continue on New Bradford Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Continue straight
Turn left onto Lee Street West
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.5 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blountsville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mobile, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 303 miles and 5h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.5 mi from Mobile, AL · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 151.5 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Blountsville, 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 Blountsville, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$46.32 one way
$92.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $50.81 | $101.61 |
| premium | $4.61 | $54.99 | $109.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.32 | $134.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.81 | $14.54 |
| Efficient EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.51 | $12.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.42 | $19.39 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Mobile on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Blountsville on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
86°F
Columbiana, AL
152 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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