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Trip from Mobile, AL to Holtville, AL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 44m

Distance

192.4 mi

310 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 32m ★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Mobile, AL, AL

Mobile, AL

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Downtown Holtville, AL, AL

Holtville, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mobile, AL to Holtville, AL covers 192.4 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, AL 14, County Road 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 171.1 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

96.2 miles from Mobile, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 192.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and AL 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 171.1 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 18 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 171.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Royal Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Royal Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Royal Street

Turn left onto North Royal Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Congress Street

Turn right onto Congress 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
6
176.7 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in | AL 14

Take the exit onto AL 14 toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 181 Toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
5
192 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | Whatley Drive

Turn left onto Whatley Drive

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Mobile, AL and Holtville, AL, road signs point toward 14: Millbrook and Prattville.

14: Millbrook

176.7 mi in | ~3h 12m | via AL 14

Prattville

176.7 mi in | ~3h 12m | via AL 14

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 171.1 mi 3h 5m
AL 14 7.2 mi 10m
County Road 23 5.7 mi 13m
I 165 4.5 mi 5m
AL 143 1.6 mi 2m
Holtville Road 0.7 mi 1m
North Royal Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Water Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 171.1 mi, about 3h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Holtville, 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

171 mi · 3 hr 5 min · I 65
10

Take the exit onto AL 14

0.2 mi · 25 sec · AL 14
Exit 181 Toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
11

Continue on AL 14

7.0 mi · 10 min · AL 14
12

Turn left onto AL 143

1.6 mi · 2 min · AL 143
13

Turn slight right onto County Road 23

5.7 mi · 13 min · County Road 23
14

At end of road, turn left onto AL 111

0.7 mi · 1 min · Holtville Road
15

Turn left onto Hogan Road

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Hogan Road
16

Turn left onto Whatley Drive

425 ft · 23 sec · Whatley Drive
17

Turn left

0.3 mi · 1 min
18

Arrive at destination

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 96.2 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 171.1 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 96.2 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holtville, 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 192.4 miles and 3h 44m.

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 171.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96.2 mi from Mobile, AL · 1h 45m into the drive

city in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Andalusia, AL

96 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 96.2 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 171.1 miles.

Arriving in Holtville, AL

The final approach into Holtville, 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 Holtville, 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

$29.06 one way

$58.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $31.90 $63.79
premium $4.56 $34.53 $69.07
diesel $5.61 $42.48 $84.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.7 0 $20.20 $9.24
Efficient EV 48.1 0 $16.84 $7.70
EV Truck/SUV 77 0 $26.94 $12.31

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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 36 minutes from now

Origin

Mobile, AL

Night in Mobile on Tuesday

Local time

9:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Holtville, AL

Night in Holtville on Tuesday

Local time

9:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 44m 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 Holtville, AL covers 192.4 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, AL 14, County Road 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.2 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 $29.06 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Royal Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Mobile, AL and Holtville, AL, road signs point toward 14: Millbrook and Prattville.

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