Origin
Mobile, AL
Night in Mobile on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Orange Beach, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Orange Beach, AL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.6-mile drive from Mobile to Orange Beach, Alabama, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Your journey will primarily follow the Jubilee Parkway, Foley Beach Expressway, and Baldwin Beach Expressway, with 90% of the route being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entire duration, so expect a consistent feel throughout. This route is ideal for a quick getaway or an easy transition to your coastal destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Parkway | 21.4 mi | 22m |
| Foley Beach Expressway | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Baldwin Beach Expressway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Canal Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Joachim Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bay Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jubilee Parkway
— 21.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Orange Beach, AL.
1
Start on Saint Louis Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Joachim Street
3
Turn left onto US 98
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Government Street
4
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bankhead Tunnel
5
Take the ramp
195 ft
·
4 sec
6
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
7
Merge onto I 10
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Jubilee Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 49
Toward CR 68, CR 83: Baldwin Beach Express, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach
9
Turn right onto AL 161
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Baldwin Beach Expressway
10
Turn left onto AL 161
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Foley Beach Expressway
11
At end of road, turn left onto AL 161
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Canal Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Canal Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Canal Road
13
Continue on Canal Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Canal Road
14
Turn left onto Bay Circle
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bay Circle
15
Arrive at destination
Bay Circle
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Mobile, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 52.5 — 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
|
North Joachim Street
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
Navigation decision point
6
23 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward CR 68, CR 83: Baldwin Beach Express, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 49
Toward CR 68, CR 83: Baldwin Beach Express, Gul...
5
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
AL 161 / Canal Road
At end of road, turn left onto AL 161 / Canal Road
Navigation decision point
5
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Canal Road
Enter roundabout onto Canal Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Bay Circle
Turn left onto Bay Circle
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.94 one way
$15.89 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Orange Beach, AL
Night in Orange Beach on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 10m 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 trip, with 90% of the 52.6 miles on elevated roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.4 miles on the Jubilee Parkway. While largely a smooth, high-speed journey, the character remains consistent, emphasizing efficiency over varied scenery. This is a route designed for getting you from point A to point B without much fuss, allowing for a relaxed pace behind the wheel.
90% 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: 21.4 mi on Jubilee Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jubilee Parkway and Foley Beach Expressway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Joachim Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mobile, AL to Orange Beach, AL is easy. At 1h 10m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Joachim Street): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.1 miles (AL 161 / Canal Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Orange Beach, AL, road signs point toward Cr 68, Cr 83: Baldwin Beach Express and Gulf Shores.
Cr 68
23 mi in
|
~27m
Cr 83: Baldwin Beach Express
23 mi in
|
~27m
Gulf Shores
23 mi in
|
~27m
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 1h 10m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on Jubilee Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Joachim Street): Navigation decision point; at 23 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.1 miles (AL 161 / Canal Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Orange Beach, 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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