Origin
Fairhope, AL
Late night in Fairhope on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairhope, 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
30m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairhope, AL
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Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
Crossing from Fairhope to Mobile is a quick 20-mile transition that takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this is a perfect day trip that requires no overnight planning or complex logistics. You will navigate primarily via North Section Street, Homestead Avenue, and the Old Spanish Trail rather than taking major highways. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly affordable way to move between these two Alabama locations. Both cities are firmly rooted in the Southeast, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your brief journey. It is a straightforward, practical route that prioritizes local roads over interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 98 | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| North Section Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Homestead Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Spanish Trail | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Conception Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 98
— 7.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhope, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on CR 98
109 ft
·
11 sec
·
Fairhope Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 98
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Section Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Homestead Avenue
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Homestead Avenue
4
Continue on Homestead Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Homestead Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 98
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Old Spanish Trail
6
Continue on US 98
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 98
7
Continue on US 90; US 98
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Spanish Trail
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge onto I 10
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
11
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
12
Continue on US 98
385 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 98
13
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
14
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Government Street
15
Turn right onto South Conception Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conception Street
16
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
336 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
17
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.1 — 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
|
CR 98 / North Section Street
Turn left onto CR 98 / North Section Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Homestead Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Homestead Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
17.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 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
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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since 0% of this route takes place on major highways, you won’t experience any high-speed, monotonous interstate grinds. You will spend your time navigating local surface streets, meaning there is no significant 'longest stretch' to speak of on North Section Street. The personality of this trip is defined by constant maneuvering rather than long, straightaway cruising. You should prepare for a steady, hands-on experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on US Highway 98.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 98 and I 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 98 / North Section 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 30m 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 (CR 98 / North Section Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Homestead Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Fairhope, AL
Full guide →Founded 1894
Fairhope is a small resort town on Mobile Bay on the Gulf Coast of Alabama.
Top landmarks
- • United States Post Office — government building in Fairhope, Alabama
- • Bank of Fairhope — historic building in Fairhope, Alabama, United States
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 30m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on US Highway 98. 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 (CR 98 / North Section Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Homestead Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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