Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mobile, AL
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Daphne, AL
Александр Ершков
Crossing from Mobile to Daphne is a quick, 12.6-mile trip that connects two neighbors in the Southeast. You can expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should cover your needs for this brief transit. You will navigate through local streets, primarily utilizing North Joachim Street and Government Street before heading through the Bankhead Tunnel. Because the entire journey takes less than half an hour, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are commuting or just exploring, this straightforward drive is an efficient way to move between these Alabama communities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Parkway | 7 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 98 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Joachim Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Belrose Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Daphne, AL.
Start on Saint Louis Street
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
Turn left onto US 98
Continue on US 98
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 98
Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
Turn left onto CR 98
Turn right onto Belrose Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 90, US 98: Daphne-Fairhope, Spanish Fort
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 98 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Daphne on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Since the route has a highway share of 0%, your focus will remain on city streets and urban navigation. You will find that there is no long-distance highway rhythm here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on North Joachim Street. The character of the drive is defined by frequent turns and urban transitions as you maneuver out of Mobile. Stay alert, as the technical nature of these local roads requires consistent attention compared to a monotonous highway trek.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jubilee Parkway and US Highway 98. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Joachim Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Joachim Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mobile, AL to Daphne, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Spanish Fort along the way.
Spanish Fort
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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