Trip from Mobile, AL to Riverside, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 51m

Distance

305.7 mi

492 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 39m ★

6 AM

5h 52m

8 AM

6h 18m

10 AM

6h 1m

12 PM

5h 58m

3 PM

6h 2m

5 PM

6h 17m

8 PM

5h 44m

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

The drive from Mobile, AL to Riverside, AL covers 305.7 miles and takes about 5h 51m 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 75, John M. Harbert III Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 239.6 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.17 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

152.8 miles from Mobile, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	239.6 mi	4h 18m
AL 75	28.7 mi	42m
John M. Harbert III Freeway	17.1 mi	18m
I 165	4.5 mi	5m
CR 26	3.5 mi	5m
Sweeny Hollow Road	3.4 mi	6m
I 59	2.9 mi	3m
Chalkville Road	2.2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 239.6 mi, about 4h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Saint Louis Street

389 ft · 22 sec · Saint Louis Street

Turn left onto North Royal Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · North Royal Street

Turn right onto Congress Street

260 ft · 11 sec · Congress Street

Take the ramp

411 ft · 12 sec

Merge onto North Water Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Water Street

Continue on US 90; US 98 Truck

482 ft · 11 sec · Telegraph Road

Turn straight onto I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Exit 1B Toward I 65: Montgomery

Merge onto I 65

240 mi · 4 hr 18 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 250 Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 459

17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 33B Toward I 59 North: Gadsden Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · this road

Exit 33A Toward I-59 North: Gadsden

Merge onto I 59

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 59

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 141 Toward Trussville, Pinson Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn slight left

128 ft · 10 sec

Exit 141 Toward Trussville, Pinson

Turn left onto CR 10

2.2 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Sweeny Hollow Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · Sweeny Hollow Road

Turn right onto AL 75

169 ft · 3 sec · Center Point Parkway

Continue on AL 75

1.0 mi · 1 min · Center Point Road

Turn right onto AL 75

11 mi · 15 min · AL 75

Use the right lane.

Continue on AL 75

18 mi · 26 min · AL 75

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto CR 26

3.5 mi · 5 min · CR 26

Arrive at destination

CR 26

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 152.8 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 2h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 239.6 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 67 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 152.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverside, 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 305.7 miles and 5h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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 239.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thorsby, AL

153 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

Monroeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Millbrook, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.8 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 239.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chicken Salad Chick

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 262

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12055371170

Visit website

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spanish Fort, Alabama

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mobile, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12512086893

Visit website

Logan's Roadhouse

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 174.7

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342859900

Visit website

Hooters

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 240.2

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12056829464

Visit website

Chicken Salad Chick

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 262

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12055371170

Visit website

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12516266710

Visit website

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 240.2

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12056634100

Visit website

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 262

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+16592197386

Visit website

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 218.3

Jemison, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12056885085

Visit website

China King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.7

Millbrook, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342900008

Visit website

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12512086893

Visit website

Maple Avenue Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 262

Trussville, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Galleria Coffee 168

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 240.2

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12055414348

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 174.7

Prattville, Alabama

+13345512900

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 174.7

Prattville, Alabama

+13342902970

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 174.7

Prattville, Alabama

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 240.2

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12056202520

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 266.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

245.2 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

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. Exit 250 Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

245.5 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

263.2 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 59 North: Gadsden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33B Toward I 59 North: Gadsden

266.7 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in

Take the exit toward Trussville, Pinson

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. Exit 141 Toward Trussville, Pinson

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.17 one way

$92.34 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$50.68	$101.36
premium	$4.56	$54.87	$109.74
diesel	$5.61	$67.49	$134.99

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: 107 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	91.7	1	$32.10	$14.67
Efficient EV	76.4	0	$26.75	$12.23
EV Truck/SUV	122.3	1	$42.80	$19.56

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mobile, AL

Afternoon in Mobile on Saturday

Local time

3:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverside, AL

Afternoon in Riverside on Saturday

Local time

3:17 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

4 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

5h 51m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

National Monument

In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 253

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

305.7 mi in 5h 51m, mostly highway — 239.6 mi of that is on I 65.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 239.6 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 305.7 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 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 245.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Riverside, AL, road signs point toward Gadsden, Tuscaloosa, Trussville and Pinson.

Gadsden

245.2 mi in | ~4h 26m

Tuscaloosa

245.2 mi in | ~4h 26m

Trussville

266.7 mi in | ~4h 50m

Pinson

266.7 mi in | ~4h 50m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 51m. Total distance: 305.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 239.6 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Riverside, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Riverside, AL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Mobile, AL to Riverside, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Chicken Salad Chick

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

Logan's Roadhouse

Hooters

Chicken Salad Chick

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

Jack's Family Restaurant

Subway

China King

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

Maple Avenue Coffee House

Galleria Coffee 168

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

Flying J EV Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Destination Charger

Red E Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Bienville Square

History Museum of Mobile

Mobile Carnival Museum

Mardi Gras Park

National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

Colonial Fort Condé

Condé-Charlotte Museum

Oak Mountain State Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mobile, AL

Riverside, AL

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 51m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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