Origin
Mobile, AL
Night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Fayetteville, AL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 38m
Distance
239.6 mi
386 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 25m
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6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m
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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Fayetteville, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mobile, AL to Fayetteville, AL covers 239.6 miles and takes about 4h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 231, Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 162.5 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.19 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
119.8 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 38m highway drive covering 239.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 162.5 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 162.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 231. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Royal Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 239.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Royal Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 168.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Royal Street
Turn left onto North Royal Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65: Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 65: Montgomery
5
168.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m in
Take the exit toward AL 152 East: North Blvd
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 173
Toward AL 152 East: North Blvd
7
174.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
9
174.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 162.5 mi | 2h 55m |
| US 231 | 53.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway | 8.1 mi | 19m |
| Northern Boulevard | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| I 165 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Wetumpka Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Royal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Water Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 162.5 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Fayetteville, AL.
1
Start on Saint Louis Street
389 ft
·
22 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto North Royal Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Royal Street
3
Turn right onto Congress Street
260 ft
·
11 sec
·
Congress Street
4
Take the ramp
411 ft
·
12 sec
5
Merge onto North Water Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Water Street
6
Continue on US 90; US 98 Truck
482 ft
·
11 sec
·
Telegraph Road
7
Turn straight onto I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 65: Montgomery
9
Merge onto I 65
163 mi
·
2 hr 55 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 173
Toward AL 152 East: North Blvd
11
Continue on AL 152
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
133 ft
·
5 sec
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Wetumpka Highway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wetumpka Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 231; AL 21
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 231; AL 21
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 231; AL 21
46 mi
·
52 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 231
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 231
19
Turn left onto Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway
8.1 mi
·
19 min
·
Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway
20
Turn right onto Childersburg Fayetteville Highway
61 ft
·
1 sec
·
Childersburg Fayetteville Highway
21
Arrive at destination
Childersburg Fayetteville Highway
Trip Plan
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 119.8 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 162.5 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.8 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, 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 239.6 miles and 4h 38m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 162.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.8 mi from Mobile, AL · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.8 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 162.5 miles.
Arriving in Fayetteville, AL
The final approach into Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, AL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.19 one way
$72.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $39.72 | $79.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $43.01 | $86.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.90 | $105.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.16 | $11.50 |
| Efficient EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.97 | $9.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.8 | 1 | $33.54 | $15.33 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Fayetteville, AL
Night in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
1 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
4h 38m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mobile, AL to Fayetteville, AL covers 239.6 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, US 231, Sylacauga-Fayetteville Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.8 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 $36.19 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 239.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Royal Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 168.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Mobile, AL to Fayetteville, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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