Origin
Mobile, AL
Late night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Foley, 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
50m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Foley, AL
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Trip Overview
Mobile, AL to Foley, AL is 36.4 miles and takes about 50 minutes via AL 59 and Jubilee Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Alabama, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Given its brief duration and predominantly highway nature, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between these two Alabama locales. You'll find it's a simple drive with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 59 | 18.3 mi | 28m |
| Jubilee Parkway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| 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 |
| East Laurel Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 59
— 18.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Foley, AL.
1
Start on Saint Louis Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Joachim Street
3
Turn left onto US 98
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Government Street
4
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
5
Take the ramp
195 ft
·
4 sec
6
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
7
Merge onto I 10
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Jubilee Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 44
Toward AL 59: Loxley, Bay Minette
9
Turn right onto AL 59
18 mi
·
28 min
·
AL 59
10
Turn left onto US 98
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Laurel Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
US 98
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Joachim Street
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 98 / Government Street
Turn left onto US 98 / Government Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 10 / Jubilee Parkway
Merge onto I 10 / Jubilee Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward AL 59: Loxley, Bay Minette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 44
Toward AL 59: Loxley, Bay Minette
4
36.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 98 / East Laurel Avenue
Turn left onto US 98 / East Laurel Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$10.99 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Foley, AL
Late night in Foley on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 94% of the 36.4 miles on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 18.3 miles, likely on AL 59. You'll experience a significant amount of highway driving before transitioning to surface roads closer to Foley. Expect a consistent flow of traffic typical of a well-traveled state route.
94% 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: 18.3 mi on AL 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 59 and Jubilee Parkway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Joachim Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mobile, AL to Foley, AL is easy. At 50m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Joachim Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 98 / Government Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 10 / Jubilee Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mobile, AL to Foley, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Bay Minette along the way.
Bay Minette
17.7 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Foley, AL
Full guide →Foley is a small resort town on the Gulf Coast of Alabama.
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 50m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on AL 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (North Joachim Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 98 / Government Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 10 / Jubilee Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Foley, 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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