Origin
Loxley, AL
Late night in Loxley on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loxley, 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
25m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loxley, AL
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Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
This quick 20.5-mile drive from Loxley, AL to Mobile, AL takes about 25 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-10, with brief segments on Hickory Street and through the Bankhead Tunnel. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this is an economical option for getting between these two points in Southeast Alabama. You won't need to break this up overnight; it's a straightforward journey. The overall feel is a focused highway drive, getting you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 16 mi | 17m |
| Hickory Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Conception Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 98 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 16 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loxley, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on US 90; AL 59
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hickory Street
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
3
Merge onto I 10
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 10
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 90, US 98: Government Street
5
Keep slight left at fork
183 ft
·
5 sec
6
Continue on US 98
385 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 98
7
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
8
Continue on US 98
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Government Street
9
Turn right onto South Conception Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conception Street
10
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
336 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
11
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
19.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
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
3:06 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
5 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
25m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 20.5-mile trip, with 78% of it being on the interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16 miles on I-10, offering a consistent pace. As you approach Mobile, you'll transition from the interstate to local roads like Hickory Street and navigate through the Bankhead Tunnel, adding a different driving dynamic to the end of your journey. This mix provides a brief taste of both high-speed travel and city navigation.
78% 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: 16 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Hickory Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near I 10.
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 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Loxley, AL
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • St. Patrick's Catholic Church — NRHP-listed church building housing a public library in Loxely, 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 25m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 16 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.9 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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