Origin
West Blocton, AL
Afternoon in West Blocton on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Blocton, AL to Mobile, AL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
197.4 mi
318 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Blocton, AL
Elizabeth Iris
Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Blocton, AL to Mobile, AL covers 197.4 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Azalea Lane, Hickory Road, Cahaba River Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.81 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
98.7 miles from West Blocton, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 197.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Azalea Lane 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from West Blocton, AL to Mobile, AL is easy. At 3h 30m 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 West Blocton, AL to Mobile, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Azalea Lane | — | — |
| Hickory Road | — | — |
| Cahaba River Drive | — | — |
| State Route 5 | — | — |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| I 165 | — | — |
| Saint Joseph Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Azalea Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Blocton, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on Hickory Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hickory Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Azalea Lane
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
Azalea Lane
3
Turn right onto Hickory Road
400 ft
·
19 sec
·
Hickory Road
4
Turn right onto Cahaba River Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cahaba River Drive
5
Turn left onto State Route 5
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 5
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 5
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Route 5
7
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
50 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
State Route 5
8
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
9
Continue on State Route 5
21 mi
·
31 min
·
State Route 5
10
Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
11
Continue on State Route 5
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 5
12
Continue straight
82 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
13
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
10 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 165: Mobile
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 165: Mobile
16
Continue straight
4.7 mi
·
5 min
17
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
18
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
19
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 98.7 miles from West Blocton, AL, or about 1h 45m 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 43 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.7 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
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 West Blocton, 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 West Blocton, AL
This is one driving day of about 197.4 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from West Blocton, 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 98.7 mi from West Blocton, AL · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.7 miles from West Blocton, 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
$29.81 one way
$59.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.58 | $87.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.73 | $9.48 |
| Efficient EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.27 | $7.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79 | 0 | $27.64 | $12.63 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Mobile, AL
Afternoon in Mobile on Wednesday
Local time
4:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
2 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 30m 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 West Blocton, AL to Mobile, AL covers 197.4 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Azalea Lane, Hickory Road, Cahaba River Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.7 miles from West Blocton, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.81 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.
The drive from West Blocton, AL to Mobile, AL is easy. At 3h 30m 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 West Blocton, AL to Mobile, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Blocton, AL to Mobile, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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