Traveling from Mobile to Aliceville covers 193 miles of Alabama territory within the Southeast region. Budgeting about four hours of drive time, this journey is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. You will navigate through the city using North Royal Street, Congress Street, and North Water Street before heading toward your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it is an affordable trek for those looking to traverse the state. Because the duration is just under four hours, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
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
96.5 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 43
149.2 mi
2h 58m
AL 14
18.7 mi
26m
I 65
9.2 mi
10m
Mesopotamia Street
7.9 mi
11m
I 165
4.5 mi
5m
South Cedar Avenue
1 mi
1m
North Royal Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Water Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 149.2 mi, about 2h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Aliceville, AL.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
389 ft·22 sec·Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto North Royal Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·North Royal Street
3
Turn right onto Congress Street
260 ft·11 sec·Congress Street
4
Take the ramp
411 ft·12 sec
5
Merge onto North Water Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·North Water Street
6
Continue on US 90; US 98 Truck
482 ft·11 sec·Telegraph Road
7
Turn straight onto I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck
4.5 mi·5 min·I 165; US 90; US 98 Truck
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·33 sec
Exit 1BToward I 65: Montgomery
9
Merge onto I 65
9.2 mi·10 min·I 65
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward 430: Creola
12
Keep slight left at fork
124 ft·3 sec
Toward 430: Creola
13
Merge onto US 43
82 mi·1 hr 34 min·US 43
14
Merge onto US 43
24 mi·27 min·US 43
15
Turn left onto US 43
17 mi·19 min·US 43
16
Turn left onto US 43; US 80
0.9 mi·1 min·US 43; US 80
17
Continue on US 43
1.0 mi·1 min·South Cedar Avenue
18
Turn left onto US 43
0.1 mi·13 sec·East Capitol Street
19
Turn right onto US 43
25 mi·35 min·US 43
20
Turn right onto AL 14
0.1 mi·20 sec·Wilson Avenue
21
Turn left onto AL 14
7.9 mi·11 min·Mesopotamia Street
22
Turn right onto AL 14
19 mi·26 min·AL 14
23
At end of road, turn left onto AL 14; AL 17
344 ft·11 sec·Memorial Parkway
24
Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast
0.1 mi·37 sec·2nd Street Northeast
25
Turn left onto Mobile Road
510 ft·14 sec·Mobile Road
26
Arrive at destination
Mobile Road
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 3-hour and 58-minute trip, planning your departure during daylight hours is highly recommended to better navigate the local road network. You should account for at least one stop to break up the drive, which helps maintain alertness on the more technical sections of the route. Since you are spending roughly $30 on fuel, check your levels before leaving Mobile to avoid searching for stations in unfamiliar rural stretches. Use the flexibility of this one-day itinerary to your advantage by building in extra time for the navigation required by the local road layout.
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 96.5 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.2 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 42 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.5 miles or 1h 52m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aliceville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mobile, 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 Mobile, AL
This is one driving day of about 193 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Mobile, 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 US 43 for about 149.2 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 192.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.1 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65: Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 65: Montgomery
5
14.9 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
5
15 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 430: Creola
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward 430: Creola
5
15.6 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 430: Creola
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward 430: Creola
5
192.9 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|Mobile Road
Turn left onto Mobile Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.15 one way
$58.30 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$32.00
$63.99
premium
$4.56
$34.64
$69.28
diesel
$5.61
$42.61
$85.22
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: 67.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.9
0
$20.26
$9.26
Efficient EV
48.3
0
$16.89
$7.72
EV Truck/SUV
77.2
0
$27.02
$12.35
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Mobile, AL
Late night
in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Aliceville, AL
Late night
in Aliceville on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Thomasville, AL
97 mi in
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 58m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local-style drive rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 193-mile duration. This creates a more involved, hands-on experience behind the wheel compared to the monotonous nature of major freeways. The path requires your full attention as you transition off the city streets of Mobile and onto the slower-paced, winding local infrastructure. Be prepared for a steady, rhythmic pace that contrasts sharply with high-speed travel.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.2 mi on US 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and AL 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 193 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mobile, AL and Aliceville, AL, road signs point toward 430: Satsuma, Creola and 430: Creola.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 193 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 149.2 miles on US 43. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aliceville, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Aliceville, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
