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Trip from Mobile, AL to Mountain Brook, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 42m

Distance

255.6 mi

411 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 30m ★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Mobile, AL

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city in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Mountain Brook, AL

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Trip Overview

This 255.6-mile journey from Mobile, AL to Mountain Brook, AL is a substantial day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 42 minutes. With a fuel cost projected at $39, it's an economical option for exploring within Alabama. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more intimate and potentially slower-paced experience. Given its length and the nature of the route, planning for a single day is feasible, though you'll want to start early to maximize daylight. This trip offers a chance to see more of the Southeast region without venturing far.

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

127.8 miles from Mobile, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 241.7 mi 4h 21m
Montgomery Highway 4.5 mi 7m
I 165 4.5 mi 5m
Montevallo Road 1.7 mi 3m
Hollywood Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Independence Drive 0.9 mi 1m
North Royal Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Water Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 241.7 mi, about 4h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Mountain Brook, 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

242 mi · 4 hr 21 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 252 Toward US 31: Montgomery Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

255 ft · 6 sec
Toward US 31 North: Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn slight right onto US 31

4.5 mi · 7 min · Montgomery Highway
13

Turn straight onto US 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · Independence Drive
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on Montevallo Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Montevallo Road
16

Arrive at destination

1 ft · 0 sec · Montevallo Road

Trip Plan

For this approximately 4 hour and 42 minute drive covering 255.6 miles, consider an early morning departure from Mobile to make the most of your day. Since this is a turn-heavy local route with no dedicated highway stretches, plan for more frequent stops than you might on an interstate. The estimated fuel cost of $39 is quite manageable, so keeping your tank full is easy. Given the drive's nature, keep an eye on your navigation closely, as there are no long stretches to relax into. One specific tip: be mindful of speed limits in the various towns you'll pass through, as they can vary significantly on local roads.

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 127.8 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 241.7 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 127.8 miles or 2h 19m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain Brook, 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 255.6 miles and 4h 42m.

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 241.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, AL

128 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

Flomaton, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.8 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 241.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pelham, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 237.3

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12056634100

Visit website

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

2.5 mi

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Birmingham, Alabama

2.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Church Street Coffee & Books

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mountain Brook, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 255.6

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12058701117

Visit website

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mobile, Alabama

0.4 mi

Punch Love Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Birmingham, Alabama

2.1 mi

Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 237.3

Pelham, Alabama

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12056634100

Visit website

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.3

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 255.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057773070

Visit website

Johnny's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 255.6

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+12058022711

Visit website

Shiki Birmingham

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 255.6

Homewood, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+12057835222

Visit website

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12516266710

Visit website

El Taco Loco

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 255.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12059410108

Visit website

Wings Rings & Things By Joe & Deb

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 255.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+12058369394

Church Street Coffee & Books

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 255.6

Mountain Brook, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12058701117

Visit website

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12512086893

Visit website

Punch Love Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 255.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Red Bike Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 255.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–3:30 pm

+12052014507

Visit website

FILTER-Coffee Parlor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 255.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12052026422

Bandido Coffee Parlor

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 255.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12056596141

Visit website

Daysol Coffee Lab

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 255.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Cala Coffee Cahaba Heights

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 255.6

Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12056321040

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 91.3

Evergreen, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 127.8

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 54.8

Atmore, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 164.3

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 127.8

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 127.8

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 237.3

Alabaster, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Bienville Square

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12512081600

Visit website

History Museum of Mobile

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12512087569

Visit website

Mobile Carnival Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: Closed

+12514323324

Visit website

Mardi Gras Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12512081600

Visit website

National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12514368901

Visit website

Colonial Fort Condé

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+12515445480

Visit website

Condé-Charlotte Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–3:30 pm

+12514324722

Visit website

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 255.6

Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12054143950

Visit website

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 5.1 and 253 — 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
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.
7
247.3 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in

Take the exit toward US 31: Montgomery Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 252 Toward US 31: Montgomery Highway
9
247.5 mi into trip | ~4h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 31 North: Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 31 North: Montgomery Highway, Vestavi...
5
253 mi into trip | ~4h 38m in | Hollywood Boulevard

Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.60 one way

$77.20 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $42.38 $84.75
premium $4.56 $45.88 $91.75
diesel $5.61 $56.43 $112.87

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: 89.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.7 0 $26.84 $12.27
Efficient EV 63.9 0 $22.37 $10.22
EV Truck/SUV 102.2 1 $35.78 $16.36

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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Mobile, AL

Evening in Mobile on Sunday

Local time

7:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mountain Brook, AL

Evening in Mountain Brook on Sunday

Local time

7:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°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

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 42m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 255.6-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating numerous intersections and potentially dealing with slower traffic as you move through towns and rural areas. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch noted, implying a continuous series of turns and road adjustments. The profile suggests a drive that requires consistent attention to navigation rather than a high-speed cruise. This road personality means you'll experience a more varied landscape, likely passing through different communities.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 241.7 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Montgomery Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 255.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 247.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 42m. Total distance: 255.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 241.7 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.

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 Mountain Brook, 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 5.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 247.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Mountain Brook, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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