Traveling from Mobile to Morris covers 273.4 miles through the heart of Alabama, typically taking about 5 hours and 1 minute of pure driving time. Because this journey is entirely contained within the Southeast, you will notice a consistent regional feel as you head north. It is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $42 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since the drive is straightforward and efficient, you can easily plan this as a direct transit rather than a multi-day excursion.
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
136.7 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
264.9 mi
4h 48m
I 165
4.5 mi
5m
US 31
2.1 mi
3m
Morris Majestic Road
0.3 mi
1m
North Royal Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Mary Buckelew Parkway
0.2 mi
<1m
North Water Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Telegraph Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 264.9 mi, about 4h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Morris, 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
265 mi·4 hr 48 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 275Toward AL 3: Morris
11
Turn right onto Mary Buckelew Parkway
0.2 mi·16 sec·Mary Buckelew Parkway
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
2.1 mi·3 min·US 31
13
Turn right onto Morris Majestic Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Morris Majestic Road
14
Turn left onto Stouts Road
80 ft·3 sec·Stouts Road
15
Arrive at destination
Stouts Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion near major hubs. Given the length of the trip, planning for at least one dedicated stop will help you stay alert and comfortable throughout the journey. Since you will spend nearly the entire drive on I-65, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 264.9-mile interstate stretch to ensure you don't run low between service exits. Being able to complete the trip in a single day provides plenty of flexibility, so don't feel pressured to rush through your rest breaks. Using that single planned stop effectively will make the drive feel much shorter and more manageable.
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 136.7 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.9 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 60 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.7 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morris, 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 273.4 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 264.9 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 273.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
5
270.6 mi into trip|~4h 56m in
Take the exit toward AL 3: Morris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 275
Toward AL 3: Morris
5
273.4 mi into trip|~5h 1m in|Stouts Road
Turn left onto Stouts Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.29 one way
$82.58 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$45.33
$90.65
premium
$4.56
$49.07
$98.14
diesel
$5.61
$60.36
$120.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82
1
$28.71
$13.12
Efficient EV
68.4
0
$23.92
$10.94
EV Truck/SUV
109.4
1
$38.28
$17.50
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 19, 2026
Origin
Mobile, AL
Late night
in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Morris, AL
Late night
in Morris on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
5h 1m 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?
Expect a highly efficient commute, as 99% of this route takes place on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-65, which accounts for a massive 264.9-mile stretch of the journey. While you will utilize US 31 and I-165 briefly, the experience is defined by the steady, fast-paced nature of the interstate system. This is a highway-focused drive, so prepare for a consistent, straightforward experience behind the wheel rather than a winding or technical backroads tour. The road remains predictable throughout, making it a reliable choice for those looking to cover ground quickly.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 264.9 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 5h 1m drive. You will face about 10 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.
The longest stretch is about 264.9 miles on I 65. 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.
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 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Morris, AL before the return drive.
