Origin
Mobile, AL
Afternoon in Mobile on Sunday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Daphne, AL
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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Trip Overview
Crossing from Mobile to Daphne is a quick, 12.6-mile trip that connects two neighbors in the Southeast. You can expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this brief transit. You will navigate through local streets, primarily utilizing North Joachim Street and Government Street before heading through the Bankhead Tunnel. Because the entire journey takes less than half an hour, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are commuting or just exploring, this straightforward drive is an efficient way to move between these Alabama communities.
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
6.3 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the route has a highway share of 0%, your focus will remain on city streets and urban navigation. You will find that there is no long-distance highway rhythm here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on North Joachim Street. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns and urban transitions as you maneuver out of Mobile. Stay alert, as the technical nature of these local roads requires consistent attention compared to a monotonous highway trek.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Joachim 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 Daphne, AL is easy. At 19m 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 Daphne, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Joachim Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Government Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bankhead Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jubilee Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 98 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santa Rosa Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Joachim Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Daphne, 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 Government Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Government Street
4
Continue on Bankhead Tunnel
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
5
Take the ramp straight
197 ft
·
5 sec
6
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Jubilee Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 90, US 98: Daphne-Fairhope, Spanish Fort
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 90, US 98: Daphne-Fairhope, Spanish Fort
9
Keep slight right
331 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn straight onto US Highway 98
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 98
11
Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
157 ft
·
14 sec
·
Santa Rosa Avenue
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto Belrose Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Belrose Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is such a short, 19-minute trip, you have the advantage of total scheduling freedom. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops or meal breaks, as you will reach your destination in the time it takes to grab a quick coffee. Before you head out, double-check your route through the Bankhead Tunnel to ensure you are comfortable with local tunnel traffic patterns. Keep your $2 fuel budget in mind, though the low mileage makes this an incredibly economical excursion. Use the short duration to your benefit by leaving whenever it best fits your plans, as you won't be fighting fatigue or long-distance logistics on this transit.
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 6.3 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 9m 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 12.6 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.3 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Daphne, 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 12.6 miles and 19m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.3 mi from Mobile, AL · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.3 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Daphne, AL
The final approach into Daphne, 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 Daphne, 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
$1.93 one way
$3.85 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| premium | $4.61 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Daphne, AL
Afternoon in Daphne on Sunday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
6 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
19m 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 Daphne, AL covers 12.6 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Joachim Street, Government Street, Bankhead Tunnel. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 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 $1.93 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.
The drive from Mobile, AL to Daphne, AL is easy. At 19m 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 Daphne, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mobile, AL to Daphne, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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