Origin
Mobile, AL
Night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Taylor, AL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
161.5 mi
260 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m
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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Taylor, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mobile, AL to Taylor, AL covers 161.5 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, West Hickory Grove Road, Montgomery Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 131.4 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.39 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
80.7 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 12m highway drive covering 161.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and West Hickory Grove Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 131.4 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 131.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and West Hickory Grove Road. You will hit about 10 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
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 161.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Royal Street
Turn left onto North Royal Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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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
5
137 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward SR 185: Fort Deposit, Logan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 185: Fort Deposit, Logan
5
137.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mobile, AL to Taylor, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Logan along the way.
Logan
137 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 131.4 mi | 2h 21m |
| West Hickory Grove Road | 9 mi | 15m |
| Montgomery Highway | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| I 165 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Meriwether Trail | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| State Route 185 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Royal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Water Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 131.4 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Taylor, 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
131 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward SR 185: Fort Deposit, Logan
11
Keep slight right at fork
158 ft
·
3 sec
12
Turn straight onto AL 185
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 185
13
Turn straight onto US 31
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Montgomery Highway
14
Turn slight right onto AL 97
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
West Hickory Grove Road
15
Turn left onto Old Meriwether Trail
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old Meriwether Trail
16
Turn straight onto US 331
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
17
Turn right onto Meriwether Trail
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Meriwether Trail
18
Arrive at destination
Meriwether Trail
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 80.7 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.4 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.7 miles or 1h 28m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, 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 161.5 miles and 3h 12m.
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 131.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.7 mi from Mobile, AL · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 80.7 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 131.4 miles.
Arriving in Taylor, AL
The final approach into Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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
$24.39 one way
$48.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $26.77 | $53.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $28.99 | $57.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.66 | $71.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.96 | $7.75 |
| Efficient EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.61 | $10.34 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Taylor, AL
Night in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
2 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
3h 12m 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 Taylor, AL covers 161.5 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, West Hickory Grove Road, Montgomery 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 80.7 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 $24.39 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 161.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Mobile, AL to Taylor, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Logan along the way.
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