Mobile, AL to Homewood, AL is 253.3 miles and takes about 4h 38m via I 65, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, connecting the Southeast region to itself. The route is almost entirely highway, making it a straightforward drive. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day transit.
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
126.6 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
245.9 mi
4h 25m
I 165
4.5 mi
5m
Roseland Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Oxmoor Road
0.4 mi
1m
Palisades Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
North Royal Street
0.2 mi
<1m
College Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Palisades Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 245.9 mi, about 4h 25m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 49 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 Mobile, AL and Homewood, 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
246 mi·4 hr 25 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 256AToward Oxmoor Road, HomewoodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Oxmoor Road
0.3 mi·35 sec·Oxmoor Road
12
Continue on Palisades Boulevard
0.3 mi·38 sec·Palisades Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto Palisades Drive
0.2 mi·30 sec·Palisades Drive
14
Continue on Oxmoor Road
0.1 mi·24 sec·Oxmoor Road
15
Turn right onto Westover Drive
147 ft·5 sec·Westover Drive
16
Turn left onto College Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·College Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway Street
154 ft·12 sec·Broadway Street
18
Turn left onto Roseland Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Roseland Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Roseland Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m estimated drive time, leaving Mobile in the morning will easily get you to Homewood before evening. Plan for one stop to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite, perhaps around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $38, so ensure your tank is full before departing Mobile. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart on your schedule, but be aware of potential traffic around larger towns as you approach Homewood.
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 126.6 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.9 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 56 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.6 miles or 2h 18m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homewood, 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 253.3 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 I 65 for about 245.9 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 252.8 — 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 Royal Street
Turn left onto North Royal Street
Navigation decision point
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
5.6 mi into trip|~7m in|I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
251.5 mi into trip|~4h 33m in
Take the exit toward Oxmoor Road, Homewood
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 256A
Toward Oxmoor Road, Homewood
6
252.8 mi into trip|~4h 36m in|Broadway Street
At end of road, turn right onto Broadway Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.93 one way
$77.86 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$43.06
$86.12
premium
$4.65
$46.34
$92.68
diesel
$5.35
$53.35
$106.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76
0
$26.60
$12.16
Efficient EV
63.3
0
$22.16
$10.13
EV Truck/SUV
101.3
1
$35.46
$16.21
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Mobile, AL
Afternoon
in Mobile on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NE 5 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:28PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 12:23PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Homewood, AL
Afternoon
in Homewood on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 10 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 4:28PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 2 at 12:23PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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
8 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 38m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 253.3
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?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 99% of the 253.3 miles on major roads like I 65. You'll encounter a long stretch of 245.9 miles on I 65 before transitioning to surface roads like Roseland Drive near the end. Expect a high concentration of exits and merging traffic, typical of a route that covers this much distance primarily on interstates.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 245.9 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near North Royal Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 38m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Royal Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 245.9 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: at 0.1 miles (North Royal Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Homewood, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
