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 Semmes, AL
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Semmes, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward trip within Alabama, the 19.3-mile journey from Mobile to Semmes is an ideal choice. Covering this distance takes roughly 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a stress-free day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Moffett Road, I-165, and I-65 as you transition through the Southeast region. With fuel costs estimated at $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a local visit, the route is simple enough to handle without extensive planning.
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
9.6 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 29-minute trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing interstate efficiency with local road navigation. Approximately 41% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a blend of fast-paced travel and slower, more controlled segments. You can expect to spend the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey—10 miles—navigating along Moffett Road. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the interstate system onto local thoroughfares, requiring you to adapt to changing traffic patterns. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Moffett Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Royal Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Congress Street
Turn right onto Congress Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Water Street
Merge onto North Water Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
5.1 mi into trip
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~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65: Mobile
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 65: Mobile
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moffett Road | 10 mi | 17m |
| I 165 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 65 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| North Royal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Water Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West I-65 Service Road North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Telegraph Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Moffett Road
— 10 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Semmes, 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 left at fork
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 65: Mobile
9
Merge onto I 65
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
469 ft
·
16 sec
Toward US 98: Moffett Road
11
Turn left onto West I-65 Service Road North
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West I-65 Service Road North
12
Turn right
143 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 98
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Moffett Road
14
Turn left onto CR 68
221 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wulff Road
15
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn right
87 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 19.3-mile jaunt, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any stops, as the duration is brief enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that while the route is short, the transition between interstate travel and local roads like Moffett Road means you should stay alert for changing speed limits. Budgeting $3 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, allowing you to focus on the road ahead. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in Semmes exactly when you need to be there.
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 9.6 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10 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 19.3 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.6 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Semmes, 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 19.3 miles and 29m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Moffett Road for about 10 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.6 mi from Mobile, AL · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Semmes, AL
The final approach into Semmes, 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 Semmes, 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
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| premium | $4.61 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Semmes, AL
Afternoon in Semmes on Sunday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 Semmes, AL covers 19.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Moffett Road, I 165, I 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 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 $2.95 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Mobile, AL to Semmes, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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