Origin
Grand Bay, AL
Late night in Grand Bay on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Bay, 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
31m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Bay, AL
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Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Grand Bay to Mobile, you are in for a quick 25-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. This straightforward trip remains entirely within Alabama’s Southeast region, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $4 on fuel for the trek, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating this route is simple, relying primarily on I-10, Grand Bay Wilmer Road, and South Water Street to get you to your destination. Because the transit time is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule without worrying about long-haul fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| Grand Bay Wilmer Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Water Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Government Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Potter Tract | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dezauche Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 22.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Bay, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on Dezauche Lane
375 ft
·
22 sec
·
Dezauche Lane
2
Turn left onto Potter Tract
393 ft
·
19 sec
·
Potter Tract
3
Turn right onto US 90
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Government Boulevard
4
Turn left onto AL 188
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Bay Wilmer Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 10
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Water Street, Downtown
8
Continue on South Water Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Water Street
9
Take the exit
148 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
11
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Potter Tract
Turn left onto Potter Tract
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 90 / Government Boulevard
Turn right onto US 90 / Government Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AL 188 / Grand Bay Wilmer Road
Turn left onto AL 188 / Grand Bay Wilmer Road
Navigation decision point
6
23.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Water Street, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Water Street, Downtown
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Saint Louis Street
Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
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
3 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
31m 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 drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 88% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will find that the vast majority of the experience—specifically 22.1 miles—is dominated by the I-10 corridor. Because this is an interstate-heavy route, the drive feels efficient and direct rather than winding or technical. Expect a steady, consistent pace as you transition from the local roads of Grand Bay onto the interstate and eventually into the city streets of Mobile. It is a no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and convenience over secondary scenic detours.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.1 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Grand Bay Wilmer Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Potter Tract.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Potter Tract): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 / Government Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AL 188 / Grand Bay Wilmer Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
148 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
163 ft
Total Descent
238 ft
Highest Point
148 ft
~10.7 mi in
Elevation Range
139 ft
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 31m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.1 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: at 0.1 miles (Potter Tract): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 90 / Government Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AL 188 / Grand Bay Wilmer Road): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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