Origin
Bay Minette, AL
Night in Bay Minette on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay Minette, AL to Mobile, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Minette, AL
Alari Tammsalu
Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
Bay Minette, AL to Mobile, AL is 30.9 miles and takes about 41m via I 10 and US 31, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Alabama. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-traveled highways, making it ideal for a short hop or an extension of another journey. With a low mileage and minimal duration, you'll have plenty of time to explore your destination upon arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| Gulf Shores Parkway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| US 31 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Bay Minette Bypass | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| AL 181 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| D Olive Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Conception Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 10.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Minette, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on Hoyle Avenue
209 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hoyle Avenue
2
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto Pine Street
336 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pine Street
4
Turn left onto US 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
D Olive Street
5
Turn left onto US 31; AL 59
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bay Minette Bypass
6
Continue on US 31; AL 59
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Gulf Shores Parkway
7
Turn slight right onto US 31
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 31
8
Turn left onto AL 181
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 181
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
10
Merge onto I 10
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 10
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
12
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
13
Continue on US 98
385 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 98
14
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
15
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Government Street
16
Turn right onto South Conception Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conception Street
17
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
336 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
18
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Street
Turn right onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pine Street
Turn right onto Pine Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31 / D Olive Street
Turn left onto US 31 / D Olive Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
4
29.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.12 | $10.25 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Mobile on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
26 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
41m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey on major roads like I 10 and US 31. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a continuous stretch of 10.6 miles on I 10. The character is largely that of efficient travel, designed for getting you between points with minimal fuss. Expect to be on well-maintained, high-speed roadways for the majority of your time behind the wheel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Gulf Shores Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 1st Street.
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 41m drive. You will face about 7 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 (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 31 / D Olive Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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 41m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on I 10. 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 (1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 31 / D Olive Street): Navigation decision point.
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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