Trip from Mobile, AL to Semmes, AL

Drive Time

25m

Distance

19.4 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Mobile, AL to Semmes, AL covers 19.4 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Royal Street, Congress Street, North Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.64 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

9.7 miles from Mobile, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 19.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Royal Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Royal Street Unavailable Refreshing
Congress Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Water Street Unavailable Refreshing
Telegraph Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 65 Unavailable Refreshing
US 98 Unavailable Refreshing
I-65 Unavailable Refreshing
Moffett Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Royal Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Semmes, AL.

1

Start on Saint Louis Street

390 ft · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street
2

Turn left onto North Royal Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · North Royal Street
3

Turn right onto Congress Street

259 ft · 10 sec · Congress Street
4

Take the ramp left

410 ft · 11 sec
5

Merge slight right onto North Water Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Water Street
6

Continue on Telegraph Road

482 ft · 12 sec · Telegraph Road
7

Turn straight

4.5 mi · 5 min
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 65: Mobile

0.6 mi · 42 sec · I 65: Mobile
9

Merge slight left

3.2 mi · 3 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Moffett Road

469 ft · 16 sec · 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

144 ft · 7 sec
13

Turn straight onto Moffett Road

10 mi · 17 min · Moffett Road
14

Turn left onto Wulff Road

220 ft · 10 sec · Wulff Road
15

Turn right

49 ft · 6 sec
16

Turn right

89 ft · 6 sec
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 9.7 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 12m 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 19.4 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.7 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 22m

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 19.4 miles and 25m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.7 mi from Mobile, AL · 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairhope, AL

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

Citronelle, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fairhope, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.7 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

$2.64 one way

$5.27 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $2.94 $5.88
premium $4.15 $3.17 $6.34
diesel $3.75 $2.86 $5.73

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.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.72 $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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Mobile, AL

Morning in Mobile on Saturday

Local time

9:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Semmes, AL

Morning in Semmes on Saturday

Local time

9:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

78°F

Fairhope, AL

10 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

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

25m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mobile, AL to Semmes, AL covers 19.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Royal Street, Congress Street, North Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 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 $2.64 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.

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