Trip from Holtville, 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

3h 41m

Distance

191.7 mi

309 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 29m ★

6 AM

3h 42m

8 AM

4h 7m

10 AM

3h 50m

12 PM

3h 48m

3 PM

3h 52m

5 PM

4h 6m

8 PM

3h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 191.7-mile drive from Holtville, AL to Mobile, AL is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 41 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-65, with brief segments on AL-14 and County Road 23, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it an efficient trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, it's an economical option for exploring within Alabama. The straightforward nature of this drive makes it ideal for a day trip, allowing you to focus on your destination rather than the journey itself.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.9 miles from Holtville, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	137.8 mi	2h 27m
AL 14	40.6 mi	48m
County Road 23	5.7 mi	13m
I 165	4.7 mi	5m
AL 143	1.6 mi	2m
Holtville Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Saint Joseph Street	0.4 mi	1m
Whatley Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 137.8 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holtville, AL and Mobile, AL.

Start on this road

18 ft · 5 sec · this road

Turn left onto Whatley Drive

111 ft · 10 sec · Whatley Drive

Turn right onto AL 111

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Holtville Road

Turn right onto County Road 23

5.7 mi · 13 min · County Road 23

Turn slight left onto AL 143

1.6 mi · 2 min · AL 143

Turn right onto AL 14; AL 143

7.1 mi · 10 min · AL 14; AL 143

Turn left onto AL 14

33 mi · 37 min · AL 14

Continue on I 65

138 mi · 2 hr 27 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 165: Mobile

Continue on I 165

4.7 mi · 5 min · I 165

Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

40 ft · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Arrive at destination

Saint Louis Street

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just under 4 hours, this 191.7-mile drive from Holtville to Mobile is best tackled in one go. Leaving in the morning will allow you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed, and you can plan for a single fuel and rest stop if needed. The longest stretch on I-65 means you can cover significant ground efficiently, but be mindful of potential traffic as you approach the Mobile area. Given the relatively short distance and comfortable 3h 41m estimated travel time, you have flexibility in your departure, but aiming to leave before peak rush hour will ensure a smoother arrival.

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 95.9 miles from Holtville, AL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.8 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 42 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.9 miles or 1h 57m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mobile, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Holtville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Holtville, AL

This is one driving day of about 191.7 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Holtville, 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 65 for about 137.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Andalusia, AL

96 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.

Popular next leg

Andalusia, AL to Mobile, AL

123.3 mi · 2h 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Montgomery, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Andalusia, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.9 miles from Holtville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

China King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Millbrook, Alabama

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.7

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342900008

Visit website

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

2.5 mi

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spanish Fort, Alabama

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mobile, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 191.7

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12512086893

Visit website

Good Brew

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greenville, Alabama

2.1 mi

Hilltop Public House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

2.9 mi

China King

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.7

Millbrook, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342900008

Visit website

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 191.7

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12516266710

Visit website

Logan's Roadhouse

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 13.7

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13342859900

Visit website

Cook Out

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–2 pm

+18665470011

Visit website

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 191.7

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12512086893

Visit website

Good Brew

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 68.5

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+13343712739

Visit website

Hilltop Public House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+13342397752

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13349537662

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 191.7

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 13.7

Prattville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 68.5

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 41.1

Hope Hull, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13346130212

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 150.6

Bay Minette, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12059177822

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 191.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Whatley Drive

Turn left onto Whatley Drive

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | AL 111 / Holtville Road

Turn right onto AL 111 / Holtville Road

Navigation decision point

186.1 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 165: Mobile

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 165: Mobile

191.3 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in | Saint Joseph Street

Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

Navigation decision point

191.7 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | Saint Louis Street

Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.95 one way

$57.90 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$31.78	$63.56
premium	$4.56	$34.41	$68.82
diesel	$5.61	$42.32	$84.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.5	$20.13	$9.20
Efficient EV	47.9	$16.77	$7.67
EV Truck/SUV	76.7	$26.84	$12.27

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Holtville, AL

Afternoon in Holtville on Sunday

Local time

2:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mobile, AL

Afternoon in Mobile on Sunday

Local time

2:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 191.7-mile trip, with a significant 96% share of the drive on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 137.8 miles, primarily on I-65, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the route is on high-speed interstates, the inclusion of AL-14 and County Road 23 provides brief interludes of local road driving. This mix ensures you'll experience both efficient travel and a slight change of pace as you progress toward Mobile.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 137.8 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 14. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Whatley Drive.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Holtville, AL to Mobile, AL is easy. At 3h 41m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Whatley Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (AL 111 / Holtville Road): Navigation decision point; at 186.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 3h 41m. Total distance: 191.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 137.8 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Mobile, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

China King

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

China King

Vintage Cafe

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

Logan's Roadhouse

Cook Out

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

Good Brew

Hilltop Public House

Baristas and Barristers

Prevail Union | MGM

Red Tail Cafe

Elevation Café

Rickenbacker's Touch & Go Coffee Shop

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Red E Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Bienville Square

History Museum of Mobile

Mobile Carnival Museum

Mardi Gras Park

National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

Colonial Fort Condé

Condé-Charlotte Museum

Splinter Hill Bog Preserve

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Holtville, AL

Mobile, AL

Same local time

Very similar conditions

3h 41m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Mobile, AL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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