Origin
Atmore, AL
Morning in Atmore on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atmore, AL to Mobile, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atmore, AL
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Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Atmore and Mobile, this 52.1-mile journey is a quick trip that takes roughly 51 minutes to complete. Because the duration is under an hour, you can easily tackle this route as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $8 for fuel, making this an economical transit within the Southeast region. Navigating this path involves local roads like Nashville Avenue, Trammell Street, and Howard Street rather than major interstates. It serves as a practical, no-fuss way to move between these two Alabama cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 43.3 mi | 46m |
| Jack Springs Road | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| I 165 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Trammell Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Saint Joseph Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Nashville Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Howard Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 43.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atmore, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on AL 21
57 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 31
319 ft
·
9 sec
·
Nashville Avenue
3
Turn right onto Trammell Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Trammell Street
4
Turn left onto Howard Street
263 ft
·
9 sec
·
Howard Street
5
Continue on CR 1
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Jack Springs Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 65
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 165: Mobile
9
Continue on I 165
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 165
10
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
11
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
12
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Atmore, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.5 — 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
|
US 31 / Nashville Avenue
Turn left onto US 31 / Nashville Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Trammell Street
Turn right onto Trammell Street
Navigation decision point
4
48.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward I 165: Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 165: Mobile
4
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Saint Joseph Street
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
Navigation decision point
4
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.23 one way
$16.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.03 | $24.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
1h 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning your speed and rhythm will fluctuate as you navigate through local traffic. The entire 52.1-mile stretch relies on surface streets, requiring constant attention to turns and intersections. Because there is no highway share, the character of the road remains consistent in its local, technical nature from start to finish. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed travel.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.3 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Jack Springs Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31 / Nashville Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31 / Nashville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Trammell Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Atmore, AL
Full guide →Atmore is a city in Escambia County, Alabama.
Arriving in Mobile, AL
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 54.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.3 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 31 / Nashville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Trammell Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mobile, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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