Abbeville, AL to Mobile, AL is 223 miles and takes about 4h 24m via I 10, US 431, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. With 87% of the drive on highways, expect a generally fast-paced travel day. This route is recommended for a single day of travel, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
111.6 miles from Abbeville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
157.5 mi
2h 49m
US 431
23.1 mi
28m
North Oates Street
19.9 mi
28m
FL 273
14.5 mi
20m
Main Street
3 mi
6m
Ozark Road
2 mi
3m
Kirkland Street
0.8 mi
2m
Bankhead Tunnel
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 157.5 mi, about 2h 49m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 67 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,977 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,354
Quietest
2 AM
~163 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on AL 10
87 ft·5 sec·West Washington Street
2
Turn right onto AL 27
0.8 mi·2 min·Kirkland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 27
2.0 mi·3 min·Ozark Road
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn left onto US 431
14 mi·16 min·US 431
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 431; AL 134
9.2 mi·12 min·US 431; AL 134
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
157 ft·7 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 231 Business
208 ft·4 sec·Montgomery Highway
8
Continue on US 231 Business
20 mi·28 min·North Oates Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 231
400 ft·10 sec·US 231
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto FL 273
15 mi·20 min·FL 273
11
Turn left onto FL 77
3.0 mi·6 min·Main Street
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 West: Pensacola
13
Merge onto I 10
157 mi·2 hr 49 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
15
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft·5 sec
16
Continue on US 98
385 ft·12 sec·US 98
17
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Bankhead Tunnel
18
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi·14 sec·Government Street
19
Turn right onto South Conception Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South Conception Street
20
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
336 ft·11 sec·Saint Louis Street
21
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 24m duration, leaving Abbeville in the morning will allow you to reach Mobile with plenty of daylight. The single recommended stop is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before starting the 157.5-mile stretch on I 10, as services can be spaced out on interstates. With a total fuel cost estimated around $30, this is an economical trip. Since it's a single-day drive, you have flexibility in your departure time.
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 111.6 miles from Abbeville, AL, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.5 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 49 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.6 miles or 2h 21m 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 38m
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 Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, AL
This is one driving day of about 223.2 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Abbeville, 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 10 for about 157.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 221.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AL 27 / Kirkland Street
Turn right onto AL 27 / Kirkland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|AL 27 / Ozark Road
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 27 / Ozark Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
26 mi into trip|~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
64.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
221.5 mi into trip|~4h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.98 one way
$61.97 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$34.67
$69.33
premium
$4.29
$37.69
$75.38
diesel
$4.80
$42.14
$84.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67
0
$23.44
$10.71
Efficient EV
55.8
0
$19.53
$8.93
EV Truck/SUV
89.3
1
$31.25
$14.28
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Abbeville, AL
Late night
in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 5 mph53% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:42PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Mobile, AL
Late night
in Mobile on Sunday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
99°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 5 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:42PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:39PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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
6 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
4h 24m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Most of this drive, 87%, is on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 157.5 miles on I 10, which means you'll likely see a lot of exits and traffic merging. Surface roads will make up the remaining portion of your trip, likely after exiting I 10. Expect a predominantly highway driving experience for the majority of the 223 miles.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 157.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 431. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 27 / Kirkland Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 223.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 27 / Kirkland Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (AL 27 / Ozark Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
For issues specific to mobile phones and smartphone usage, see Mobile phones.
Mobile is a city in the state of Alabama in the South of the United States of America with almost a half million people in the metro area.
Mobile is a historic, diverse port city with a strong southern culture and heritage. The original capital of French Louisiana, Mobile is home to the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States.
Top landmarks
•USS Alabama — 1942 South Dakota-class battleship
•USS Drum — 1941 Gato-class submarine
•Battleship Memorial Park — park in Mobile, Alabama, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 223.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 157.5 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mobile, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 27 / Kirkland Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (AL 27 / Ozark Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Mobile, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
