Origin
Mobile, AL
Late night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
4:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Opp, 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
2h 39m
Distance
138.2 mi
222 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
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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Opp, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
This straightforward 138.2-mile drive from Mobile, AL to Opp, AL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with 97% of the journey on interstate and expressway systems, making for a quick transit through the Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. You'll find this drive to be efficient, with only one recommended stop along the way. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Alabama cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.1 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 82.9 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 31 | 29.3 mi | 35m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Expressway | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| I 165 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| US 84 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| West Cummings Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Royal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Water Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 82.9 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Opp, 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
83 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville
11
Turn right onto US 84
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 84
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 31; US 84
29 mi
·
35 min
·
US 31; US 84
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 84; AL 55
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 84; AL 55
14
Turn left onto US 29; US 84
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
15
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
16
Continue on West Cummings Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cummings Avenue
17
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
18
Turn right onto West Hart Avenue
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Hart Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
West Hart Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 39-minute duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can depart Mobile in the morning and arrive in Opp with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one stop recommended and a substantial 82.9-mile stretch on I-65, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point to ensure comfort. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch is quite long. The estimated fuel cost of $21 makes this an economical choice for a quick hop within Alabama.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.1 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.9 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 30 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 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 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Opp, 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 138.2 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 82.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.1 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.9 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 89.5 — 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
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North Royal Street
Turn left onto North Royal Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Congress Street
Turn right onto Congress 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
88.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville
6
89.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
US 31; US 84
At end of road, turn left onto US 31; US 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.87 one way
$41.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.81 | $49.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.51 | $61.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.51 | $6.63 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.09 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.84 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Opp, AL
Late night in Opp 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
2h 39m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 138.2-mile journey. You'll spend most of your time on I-65 and US-31, including the Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, which accounts for 97% of the route. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 82.9 miles on I-65, offering a consistent pace. This profile suggests a drive characterized by speed and efficiency rather than winding scenic byways. As you progress, the landscape will transition, but the road itself remains predominantly high-speed.
97% 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: 82.9 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 39m 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 0.3 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Opp, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
88.5 mi in
|
~1h 36m
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 2h 39m. Total distance: 138.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.9 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Opp, 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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