Origin
Brookwood, AL
Morning in Brookwood on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
216.5 mi
348 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL covers 216.5 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Covered Bridge Road, Union, M L King Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.70 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
108.2 miles from Brookwood, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 216.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 216.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Covered Bridge Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Covered Bridge Road | — | — |
| Union | — | — |
| M L King Highway | — | — |
| 1st Avenue | — | — |
| Greensboro Street | — | — |
| Demopolis Highway | — | — |
| East Capitol Street | — | — |
| North Cedar Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Covered Bridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookwood, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on Hanna Mill Creek
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hanna Mill Creek
2
Turn left onto Covered Bridge Road
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Covered Bridge Road
3
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
43 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward Union
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Union
6
Turn left onto M L King Highway
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
M L King Highway
7
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
6 min
8
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
1st Avenue
9
Merge slight right onto Greensboro Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Greensboro Street
10
Turn slight right onto Demopolis Highway
24 mi
·
34 min
·
Demopolis Highway
11
Turn left onto East Capitol Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Capitol Street
12
Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cedar Avenue
13
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn right
17 mi
·
19 min
15
Turn right
107 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
16
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
10 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 165: Mobile
19
Continue straight
4.7 mi
·
5 min
20
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
21
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
22
Arrive at your destination
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 108.2 miles from Brookwood, AL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
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 48 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.2 miles or 1h 57m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mobile, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookwood, 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 Brookwood, AL
This is one driving day of about 216.5 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Brookwood, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.2 mi from Brookwood, AL · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.2 miles from Brookwood, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mobile, AL
The final approach into Mobile, 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 Mobile, 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
$32.70 one way
$65.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.89 | $71.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.80 | $95.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65 | 0 | $22.73 | $10.39 |
| Efficient EV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.94 | $8.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.31 | $13.86 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Mobile, AL
Morning in Mobile on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Thomasville, AL
108 mi in
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
31 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
3h 54m 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 Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL covers 216.5 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Covered Bridge Road, Union, M L King Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.2 miles from Brookwood, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.70 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 is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookwood, AL to Mobile, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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