Road Trips from Mobile, AL
Looking for a quick escape from Mobile? You've got options for day trips, mostly sticking to the highway with a drive score of 8. Most routes are under 200 miles and take under 4 hours, with flat terrain. There are a few destinations with parks nearby, offering a bit of green space if you want it. If you're up for a longer haul, there are longer drives to the northeast with gently rolling hills and historical parkland.
Total Routes
41
Shortest
3.3h
With Parks Nearby
40
Full-day getaway
Good Hope, AL
3h 42m196.8 mi one way
This route to Good Hope is a solid day trip at 196.8 miles and 3.7 hours. It features mostly flat terrain and has parks available, making it a good choice if you want some nature without a long drive. It's comparable in distance to Coosada but offers park access.
Coosada, AL
3h 20m177.9 mi one way
Coosada is a straightforward 177.9-mile drive taking 3.3 hours. This option is characterized by mostly flat terrain and a high drive score of 8. It's one of the shorter trips available, ideal if you prefer a less involved drive without park access.
Deatsville, AL
3h 31m187.3 mi one way
A 187.3-mile trip to Deatsville, estimated at 3.5 hours, this route offers a mostly highway profile. The terrain is mostly flat. It's a bit longer than Coosada but still a manageable day trip and doesn't feature nearby parks.
Weekend trip
38 total in this range
Dadeville, AL
4h 30m229 mi one way
For a slightly longer day, Dadeville is 229 miles away and takes about 4.5 hours. This destination offers gently rolling terrain and includes park access. It's a good middle-ground option if you're looking for a bit more varied scenery than the flatter routes.
Centre, AL
6h 12m337.8 mi one way
Centre offers a longer excursion at 337.8 miles, requiring about 6.2 hours. This route is predominantly highway with gently rolling terrain. Notably, it provides access to both the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Freedom Riders National Monument, making it a historically significant destination.
Chelsea, AL
6h 31m355.3 mi one way
This trip to Chelsea covers 355.3 miles and takes around 6.5 hours. It's a longer drive with gently rolling terrain. The main draw is the proximity to the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, offering a significant historical point of interest.
Gadsden, AL
5h 44m313.5 mi one way
Morris, AL
5h 1m273.4 mi one way
Morris is a 273.4-mile destination taking approximately 5 hours. The drive is mostly highway with gently rolling terrain. It's a good option if you want to visit the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, situated within reach of this route.
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Dadeville, AL
4h 30m229 mi one way
Centre, AL
6h 12m337.8 mi one way
Chelsea, AL
6h 31m355.3 mi one way
Gadsden, AL
5h 44m313.5 mi one way
Gadsden, AL
5h 44m313.5 mi one way
Florence, AL
6h 57m371.6 mi one way
Decatur, AL
6h 12m336.6 mi one way
Huntsville, AL
6h 29m355.5 mi one way
Centre, AL
6h 12m337.8 mi one way
Gadsden, AL
5h 44m313.5 mi one way
Cedar Bluff, AL
6h 18m343.9 mi one way
Florence, AL
6h 57m371.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers gently rolling terrain on longer routes, with opportunities to visit historical parks like the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. Shorter trips remain mostly flat with park access.
Summer
Summer drives can be extended with access to parks. The mostly flat terrain on shorter routes provides easy access, while longer trips offer gently rolling hills.
Fall
Fall foliage might be best appreciated on the longer drives through gently rolling terrain. Shorter, flatter routes with park access are also available for a quick getaway.
Winter
Winter presents mostly flat terrain for shorter, quicker trips, some with park access. Longer routes to historical sites are also viable, featuring gently rolling hills.
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