Origin
Mobile, AL
Afternoon in Mobile on Saturday
Local time
12:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Wilsonville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
233.5 mi
376 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
26 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 14m
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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Wilsonville, AL
Owen Mao
Trip Overview
Mobile, AL to Wilsonville, AL is 233.5 miles and takes about 4h 22m via I 65 and AL 145, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Alabama, taking you from the coast northward. It's a largely highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a single day. You'll be covering a significant distance on the interstate, so plan for a steady pace. Consider this an efficient way to get from point A to point B without many detours.
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
116.8 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 201.6 mi | 3h 37m |
| AL 145 | 23.3 mi | 32m |
| I 165 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Royal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Water Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Telegraph Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 201.6 mi, about 3h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Wilsonville, 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
202 mi
·
3 hr 37 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 212
Toward 145: Clanton, Lay Dam
11
Turn right onto AL 145
23 mi
·
32 min
·
AL 145
12
Continue on CR 61
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
13
Turn right onto AL 25
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
AL 25
14
Arrive at destination
AL 25
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 22m estimated duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Mobile to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With a fuel cost estimated around $35, be sure to fill up before you leave or at a convenient point along I 65, as the longest stretch without a planned stop is over 200 miles. While there's only one official stop suggested, feel free to take additional breaks as needed on this predominantly interstate journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that extensive 201.6-mile segment on I 65.
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 116.8 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.6 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 51 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.8 miles or 2h 7m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilsonville, 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 233.5 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 201.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.8 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 201.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 207.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
|
Congress Street
Turn right onto Congress Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
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
207.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m in
Take the exit toward 145: Clanton, Lay Dam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 212
Toward 145: Clanton, Lay Dam
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.26 one way
$70.53 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $38.71 | $77.42 |
| premium | $4.56 | $41.91 | $83.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.55 | $103.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Southlawn Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Montgomery, AL
Tesla
16 DCFC
Wind Creek Atmore - Tesla Supercharger
Atmore, AL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Piggly Wiggly - Tesla Supercharger
Evergreen, AL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hampton Inn Greenville - Tesla Supercharger
Greenville, AL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Prattville Town Center - Tesla Supercharger
Prattville, AL
Tesla
12 DCFC
The Bel Air Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Mobile, AL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Walmart 1212 (Saraland, AL)
Saraland, AL
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Walmart 1462 (Greenville, AL)
Greenville, AL
Electrify America
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 11
Tesla: 6
Electrify America: 2
FLO: 2
eVgo Network: 1
Blink Network: 1
POWERPUMP: 1
RED_E: 1
IN_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.52 | $11.21 |
| Efficient EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.43 | $9.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.69 | $14.94 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Wilsonville, AL
Afternoon in Wilsonville on Saturday
Local time
12:44 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 22m 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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 233.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with a 98% highway share. Expect long stretches on I 65, including one continuous segment of 201.6 miles. The majority of your journey will be on interstates, meaning relatively consistent speeds and fewer complex intersections. While the profile is predominantly highway, there's a brief transition onto AL 145 before concluding. This drive is designed for efficiency rather than winding backroads, so prepare for a connected and fast-paced experience for most of the 233.5 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 201.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 145. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Royal Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Wilsonville, AL, road signs point toward 145: Clanton and Lay Dam.
145: Clanton
207.3 mi in
|
~3h 45m
Lay Dam
207.3 mi in
|
~3h 45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 233.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mobile, AL to Wilsonville, AL covers 233.5 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, AL 145, I 165. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.8 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 $35.26 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 straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Mobile, AL and Wilsonville, AL, road signs point toward 145: Clanton and Lay Dam.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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