Mobile, AL to Berry, AL is 236 miles and takes about 4h 51m via US 43 and I-65, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, taking you north through the Southeast region. With 95% of the drive on highways, expect a mostly uninterrupted travel day. Plan for just one stop along the way, making it a straightforward and efficient drive if you're looking to get from point A to point B quickly.
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
118 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 43
177.4 mi
3h 36m
I 20
25.8 mi
27m
I 65
9.2 mi
10m
Tuscaloosa Street
4.6 mi
6m
I 165
4.5 mi
5m
AL 18
4.2 mi
6m
I 359
2.5 mi
2m
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 43
— 177.4 mi, about 3h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Berry, AL.
1
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
24 mi·34 min·US 43
20
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·1st Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 11; US 43
4.6 mi·6 min·Tuscaloosa Street
22
Turn left onto CR 208
1.2 mi·2 min·M L King Highway
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
24
Merge onto I 20; I 59
26 mi·27 min·I 20; I 59
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 71BToward I 359 North, I 69 North: TuscaloosaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 359; US 11; AL 69
2.1 mi·2 min·I 359; US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 359; AL 69
0.4 mi·33 sec·I 359; AL 69
28
Continue on US 43; AL 69
1.5 mi·2 min·Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·10th Street
Use the left lane.
30
At end of road, turn right onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Avenue
31
Continue on US 43
29 mi·39 min·US 43
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto AL 18
4.2 mi·6 min·AL 18
33
Arrive at destination
AL 18
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 51m estimated drive time, leaving Mobile in the morning will allow you to reach Berry with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your timing, but it's wise to fuel up before you leave Mobile. The longest stretch without a significant break is over 177 miles on US 43, so plan your hydration and snack breaks accordingly. The total fuel cost is estimated at $36, so keep that in mind for your budget.
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 118 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177.4 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 52 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 2h 16m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berry, 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 236 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 177.4 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 201.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
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197.5 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
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201.6 mi into trip|~4h 2m in|10th Street
Turn left onto 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.64 one way
$71.28 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$39.13
$78.25
premium
$4.56
$42.36
$84.72
diesel
$5.61
$52.11
$104.21
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: 82.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.8
0
$24.78
$11.33
Efficient EV
59
0
$20.65
$9.44
EV Truck/SUV
94.4
1
$33.04
$15.10
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Mobile, AL
Late night
in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Berry, AL
Late night
in Berry on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Thomasville, AL
118 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
24 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
4h 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway cruising, with 95% of the 236 miles spent on major roads like US 43 and I-65. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 177.4 miles on US 43. The transition to surface roads, if any, will occur late in your drive. Expect a steady pace with minimal interruptions until you approach your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 177.4 mi on US 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 43 and I 20. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 236 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 Berry, 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 4h 51m. Total distance: 236 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 177.4 miles on US 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
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 Berry, 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. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Berry, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
