Origin
Mobile, AL
Late night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Hueytown, 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
4h 54m
Distance
224.7 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 41m
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6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 4m
12 PM
5h 1m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 20m
8 PM
4h 46m
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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Hueytown, AL
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Trip Overview
Mobile, AL to Hueytown, AL is 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 54m via State Route 5 and US 43, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Alabama. The main roads are a mix of highway and surface streets, offering a practical way to cover the distance. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll have flexibility in your timing and can take your time reaching your destination.
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
112.4 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | 97.4 mi | 2h 19m |
| US 43 | 82.3 mi | 1h 34m |
| I 65 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| I 165 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Broad Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| AL 5 | 3 mi | 4m |
| 19th Street North | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— 97.4 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Hueytown, 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 1B
Toward 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
Turn straight onto AL 5
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 5
15
Continue on AL 5
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
16
Continue on AL 5
21 mi
·
31 min
·
State Route 5
17
Continue on AL 5
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 5
50 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
State Route 5
19
Enter roundabout onto AL 5
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 5
20
Continue on AL 5
19 mi
·
26 min
·
State Route 5
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto AL 5
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
AL 5
22
Take the ramp
15 mi
·
16 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 112
Toward 18th Street, 19th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto 19th Street North
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
19th Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Continue on Hueytown Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Hueytown Road
26
Turn slight right onto High School Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
High School Road
27
Arrive at destination
High School Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 54-minute drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Leaving Mobile in the morning will allow you to arrive in Hueytown with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without a planned stop is 97.4 miles on State Route 5, so be sure to fuel up before departing or at a convenient point along US 43. This route is straightforward, so focus on enjoying the drive and arriving refreshed.
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 112.4 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.4 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 49 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.4 miles or 2h 15m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hueytown, 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 224.7 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 State Route 5 for about 97.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.4 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Route 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.4 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 220.9 — 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
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 430: Creola
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward 430: Creola
8
220.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 46m in
Take the exit toward 18th Street, 19th Street
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 112
Toward 18th Street, 19th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.94 one way
$67.87 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $37.25 | $74.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.61 | $99.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.59 | $10.79 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.66 | $8.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.9 | 1 | $31.46 | $14.38 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Hueytown, AL
Late night in Hueytown on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Thomasville, AL
112 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
6 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 54m 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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 224.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 87% of the 224.7 miles on freeways. You'll experience a substantial stretch of rural cruising on State Route 5, which accounts for the longest continuous section at 97.4 miles. As you approach Hueytown, expect to encounter more frequent exits and merging traffic as you transition from highway to more localized roads.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.4 mi on State Route 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 5 and US 43. 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 Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 224.7 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
597 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
971 ft
Total Descent
382 ft
Highest Point
597 ft
~224.7 mi in
Elevation Range
588 ft
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.
Between Mobile, AL and Hueytown, AL, road signs point toward 430: Satsuma, Creola and 430: Creola.
430: Satsuma
14.9 mi in
|
~17m
Creola
14.9 mi in
|
~17m
430: Creola
15 mi in
|
~18m
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.
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 4h 54m. Total distance: 224.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.4 miles on State Route 5. 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 Hueytown, 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.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Hueytown, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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