Trip from Mobile, AL to Daleville, AL

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

180.5 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 20m ★

6 AM

3h 32m

8 AM

3h 57m

10 AM

3h 41m

12 PM

3h 39m

3 PM

3h 42m

5 PM

3h 56m

8 PM

3h 25m

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

If you are planning a trip from Mobile to Daleville, you can expect a journey covering 180.5 miles across the Southeast. This drive typically takes about 3 hours and 32 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North Royal Street, Congress Street, and North Water Street to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $25 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since the entire route stays within Alabama, you will remain in the Southeast region throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trip, though you should prepare for a turn-heavy local driving experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90.2 miles from Mobile, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 180.5-mile journey navigating local roads and surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Royal Street, meaning you will be making frequent turns and adjustments throughout the trip. This road profile requires your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between local corridors. Unlike a typical highway trek, this path demands a more engaged driving style that keeps you alert from start to finish.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Royal Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Mobile, AL to Daleville, AL is easy. At 3h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mobile, AL to Daleville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

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
US 84	Unavailable	Refreshing
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Cummings Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Royal Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Saint Louis Street

390 ft · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street

Turn left onto North Royal Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · North Royal Street

Turn right onto Congress Street

259 ft · 12 sec · Congress Street

Take the ramp left

410 ft · 12 sec

Merge slight right onto North Water Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Water Street

Continue on Telegraph Road

482 ft · 12 sec · Telegraph Road

Turn straight

4.5 mi · 5 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery

0.5 mi · 34 sec · I 65: Montgomery

Merge slight left

83 mi · 1 hr 29 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

Turn right

0.7 mi · 54 sec

At the end of the road, turn left

29 mi · 35 min

Continue straight

3.2 mi · 5 min

Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

13 mi · 15 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

Turn left

2.3 mi · 3 min

Continue on West Cummings Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Cummings Avenue

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Stewart Avenue

Continue straight

31 mi · 35 min

Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 53 sec · South Main Street

Continue on East Park Avenue

7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue

Turn left onto Daleville Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Daleville Avenue

Turn left

203 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Because this 3-hour and 32-minute route relies entirely on local roads, flexibility is your greatest asset. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be more fatiguing than highway cruising. Since you are not utilizing major interstates, check your navigation apps for real-time traffic updates on local streets before you depart. Aim to head out during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local roads that make up your path. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind and fill up before you leave Mobile to ensure you have plenty of range for the local navigation ahead.

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 90.2 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.2 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Daleville, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 180.5 miles and 3h 32m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.2 mi from Mobile, AL · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Andalusia, AL

90 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

Andalusia, 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 90.2 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Daleville, AL

The final approach into Daleville, 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 Daleville, 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

$27.59 one way

$55.19 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$30.27	$60.53
premium	$4.61	$32.76	$65.52
diesel	$5.64	$40.10	$80.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.2	$18.95	$8.66
Efficient EV	45.1	$15.79	$7.22
EV Truck/SUV	72.2	$25.27	$11.55

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Mobile, AL

Evening in Mobile on Sunday

Local time

6:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Daleville, AL

Evening in Daleville on Sunday

Local time

6:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°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

5 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

3h 32m 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 Daleville, AL covers 180.5 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Royal Street, Congress Street, North Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90.2 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 $27.59 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Mobile, AL to Daleville, AL is easy. At 3h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mobile, AL to Daleville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Mobile, AL to Daleville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.