Origin
Mobile, AL
Evening in Mobile on Thursday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Bay Minette, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL covers 31.1 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Joachim Street, Government Street, Bankhead Tunnel for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 31.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Joachim Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Joachim Street | — | — |
| Government Street | — | — |
| Bankhead Tunnel | — | — |
| Jubilee Parkway | — | — |
| AL 181 | — | — |
| Courthouse Square | — | — |
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
| Hoyle Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Joachim Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Bay Minette, AL.
1
Start on Saint Louis Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Joachim Street
3
Turn left onto Government Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Government Street
4
Continue on Bankhead Tunnel
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
5
Take the ramp straight
197 ft
·
5 sec
6
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Jubilee Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward AL 181: Spanish Fort, Daphne
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
AL 181: Spanish Fort, Daphne
9
Keep slight left
253 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn right
6.1 mi
·
8 min
12
Turn left
11 mi
·
14 min
13
Turn slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Courthouse Square
15
Exit the rotary onto East 2nd Street
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 2nd Street
16
Continue on East 2nd Street
128 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 2nd Street
17
Turn right onto Hoyle Avenue
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hoyle Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Bay Minette, AL
Evening in Bay Minette on Thursday
Local time
8:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
42m 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 Bay Minette, AL covers 31.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Joachim Street, Government Street, Bankhead Tunnel. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 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 $4.70 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.
The drive from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mobile, AL to Bay Minette, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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