This 258.3-mile drive from Midfield, AL to Mobile, AL is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 46 minutes on the road, primarily utilizing I-65 and I-165. With a fuel cost estimated at $39, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Since both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you won't be crossing any major geographic or cultural divides. This route is best suited for those who prefer efficient travel over scenic detours, making it a practical choice for a day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.1 miles from Midfield, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
247.2 mi
4h 28m
I 165
4.7 mi
5m
Jefferson Avenue Southwest
1.6 mi
2m
Dennison Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi
2m
Woodward Road
0.6 mi
1m
Green Springs Avenue Southwest
0.5 mi
<1m
Brighton Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 247.2 mi, about 4h 28m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 98 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~924 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,266
Quietest
1 AM
~120 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midfield, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on By Williams Sr Drive
66 ft·8 sec·By Williams Sr Drive
2
Turn left onto Woodward Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Woodward Road
3
Continue on Brighton Road
0.5 mi·51 sec·Brighton Road
4
Continue on Cleburn Avenue Southwest
0.2 mi·26 sec·Cleburn Avenue Southwest
5
Continue on Alemeda Avenue Southwest
0.3 mi·35 sec·Alemeda Avenue Southwest
6
Continue on CR 18
1.6 mi·2 min·Jefferson Avenue Southwest
7
Turn slight right onto Dennison Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi·2 min·Dennison Avenue Southwest
8
Continue on Green Springs Avenue Southwest
0.5 mi·57 sec·Green Springs Avenue Southwest
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
10
Merge onto I 65
247 mi·4 hr 28 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·41 sec
Toward I 165: Mobile
12
Continue on I 165
4.7 mi·5 min·I 165
13
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Saint Joseph Street
14
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
40 ft·1 sec·Saint Louis Street
15
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour and 46 minute duration, leaving Midfield in the morning will allow you to reach Mobile with plenty of daylight. There's only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically. Since this is a highway-intensive route, keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I-65; the $39 fuel cost suggests it's a manageable expense. Your primary road will be I-65 for a significant portion, so ensure you're comfortable with extended periods of interstate driving.
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 129.1 miles from Midfield, AL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 247.2 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 57 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.1 miles or 2h 24m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mobile, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Midfield, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Midfield, AL
This is one driving day of about 258.3 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Midfield, 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 247.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 258.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Woodward Road
Turn left onto Woodward Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip|~10m in|I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
252.6 mi into trip|~4h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 165: Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 165: Mobile
4
257.9 mi into trip|~4h 44m in|Saint Joseph Street
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
Navigation decision point
4
258.3 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|Saint Louis Street
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.86 one way
$71.71 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$40.12
$80.24
premium
$4.29
$43.62
$87.23
diesel
$4.80
$48.77
$97.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.5
0
$27.12
$12.40
Efficient EV
64.6
0
$22.60
$10.33
EV Truck/SUV
103.3
1
$36.16
$16.53
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Midfield, AL
Late night
in Midfield on Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mobile, AL
Late night
in Mobile on Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Clear
NW 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive 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
6 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and television news around the world. These dr...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 8.9
Park Closure: A.G Gaston Motel Closed for Construction
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a predominantly highway experience, as 98% of this route is on major interstates. You'll be on I-65 for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 247.2 miles, which means consistent speed limits and minimal traffic interruptions for a significant portion of the drive. The character is largely that of a highway-focused drive, designed for covering distance efficiently. While Jefferson Avenue Southwest is part of the route, the vast majority of your time will be spent on the interstate system.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 247.2 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 165. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Woodward Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 46m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Woodward Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 252.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
Top landmarks
•USS Alabama — 1942 South Dakota-class battleship
•USS Drum — 1941 Gato-class submarine
•Battleship Memorial Park — park in Mobile, Alabama, United States
The longest stretch is about 247.2 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 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, 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Woodward Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 252.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Mobile, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
