Trip from Mobile, AL to Smoke Rise, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

283.6 mi

456 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 7m ★

6 AM

5h 21m

8 AM

5h 48m

10 AM

5h 30m

12 PM

5h 27m

3 PM

5h 31m

5 PM

5h 46m

8 PM

5h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mobile, AL to Smoke Rise, AL covers 283.6 miles and takes about 5h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, I 165, Smoke Rise Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 274 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

141.8 miles from Mobile, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	274 mi	4h 58m
I 165	4.5 mi	5m
Smoke Rise Trail	1.4 mi	5m
Crosshill Lane	0.9 mi	3m
Crosshill Trail	0.6 mi	2m
AL 160	0.3 mi	<1m
Ridge Trail	0.2 mi	1m
North Royal Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 274 mi, about 4h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Saint Louis Street

389 ft · 22 sec · Saint Louis Street

Turn left onto North Royal Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · North Royal Street

Turn right onto Congress Street

260 ft · 11 sec · Congress Street

Take the ramp

411 ft · 12 sec

Merge onto North Water Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Water Street

Continue on US 90; US 98 Truck

482 ft · 11 sec · Telegraph Road

Turn straight onto I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec

Exit 1B Toward I 65: Montgomery

Merge onto I 65

274 mi · 4 hr 58 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 284 Toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner

Enter roundabout onto US 31

65 ft · 2 sec · US 31

Continue on US 31

254 ft · 6 sec · US 31

Enter roundabout onto AL 160

262 ft · 6 sec · AL 160

Continue on AL 160

0.2 mi · 25 sec · AL 160

Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail

0.9 mi · 3 min · Smoke Rise Trail

Continue on Smoke Rise Trail

0.4 mi · 1 min · Smoke Rise Trail

Turn right onto Scenic Trail

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Scenic Trail

Turn right onto Ridge Trail

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Ridge Trail

Continue on Ridge Trail

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Ridge Trail

Turn left onto Crosshill Trail

0.6 mi · 2 min · Crosshill Trail

Turn left onto Crosshill Lane

0.9 mi · 3 min · Crosshill Lane

Turn right

157 ft · 11 sec

Arrive at 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 141.8 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 2h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 274 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 62 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.8 miles or 2h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smoke Rise, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mobile, 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 Mobile, AL

This is one driving day of about 283.6 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 274 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Millbrook, AL

142 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

Monroeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.8 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 274 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Habaneros Mexican Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hoover, Alabama

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 243.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12053267170

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spanish Fort, Alabama

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mobile, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12512086893

Visit website

Galleria Coffee 168

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hoover, Alabama

2.3 mi

Hooters

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 243.1

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12056829464

Visit website

Panda Express

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 243.1

Hoover, AL

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12054032879

Visit website

Habaneros Mexican Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 243.1

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12053267170

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12516266710

Visit website

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 162.1

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12512086893

Visit website

Galleria Coffee 168

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 243.1

Hoover, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12055414348

Good Brew

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 121.6

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+13343712739

Visit website

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 243.1

Pelham, Alabama

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 121.6

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 121.6

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 222.8

Calera, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+12056683435

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 280 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

5.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

279.6 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in

Take the exit toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 284 Toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Ha...

279.9 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in | US 31

Enter roundabout onto US 31

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

280 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in | AL 160

Enter roundabout onto AL 160

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.83 one way

$85.66 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$47.02	$94.03
premium	$4.56	$50.90	$101.81
diesel	$5.61	$62.62	$125.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.1	1	$29.78	$13.61
Efficient EV	70.9	0	$24.82	$11.34
EV Truck/SUV	113.4	1	$39.70	$18.15

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mobile, AL

Afternoon in Mobile on Saturday

Local time

1:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Smoke Rise, AL

Afternoon in Smoke Rise on Saturday

Local time

1:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

4 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

5h 20m 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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 254.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

283.6 mi in 5h 20m, mostly highway — 274 mi of that is on I 65.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 274 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 165. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.

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 5h 20m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 279.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 283.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 274 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Smoke Rise, AL before the return drive.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Mobile, AL to Smoke Rise, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Habaneros Mexican Grill

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

Hooters

Panda Express

Habaneros Mexican Grill

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

Vintage Cafe

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

Galleria Coffee 168

Good Brew

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

FLO Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bienville Square

History Museum of Mobile

Mobile Carnival Museum

Mardi Gras Park

National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

Colonial Fort Condé

Condé-Charlotte Museum

Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mobile, AL

Smoke Rise, AL

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 20m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

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How Hard Is This Drive?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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Are there national parks near this route?

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