Mobile, AL to Priceville, AL is 329.5 miles and takes about 6 hours via I-65, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a convenient option for a single-day transit. You'll cover a significant distance on a single primary highway, so plan for steady progress.
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
164.8 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
322.8 mi
5h 50m
I 165
4.5 mi
5m
Point Mallard Drive
0.7 mi
1m
North Royal Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Water Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Telegraph Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Saint Louis Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Congress Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 322.8 mi, about 5h 50m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 59 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~924 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,266
Quietest
1 AM
~120 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Priceville, AL.
Given the 6-hour duration, leaving Mobile in the morning is ideal to allow ample time for the drive and potential stops. With a single recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip in one day. The fuel cost estimate of $53 is helpful for budgeting. Since most of the drive is on I-65, pay attention to exit numbers to gauge your progress. Keep an eye out for service areas along I-65 for convenient fuel and rest breaks.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.8 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 322.8 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 72 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.8 miles or 3h 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Priceville, 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 329.5 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 322.8 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 328.8 — 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.
6
328.5 mi into trip|~5h 58m in
Take the exit toward 67: Decatur, Priceville, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
328.8 mi into trip|~5h 59m in|AL 67 / Point Mallard Drive
Turn sharp right onto AL 67 / Point Mallard Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.64 one way
$101.29 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$56.02
$112.03
premium
$4.65
$60.28
$120.57
diesel
$5.35
$69.40
$138.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.9
1
$34.60
$15.82
Efficient EV
82.4
0
$28.83
$13.18
EV Truck/SUV
131.8
1
$46.13
$21.09
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Mobile, AL
Afternoon
in Mobile on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph30% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 8:32PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Priceville, AL
Afternoon
in Priceville on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph34% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 8:32PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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
10 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
6h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 250
Park Closure: A.G Gaston Motel Closed for Construction
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 99% of the drive on major interstates and parkways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on I-65, with the longest stretch covering 322.8 miles. The transition to surface streets will be very late in the trip, near the destination. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach urban areas and throughout your time on I-65.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 322.8 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
833 ft3 ft
Total Climb
1,237 ft
Total Descent
626 ft
Highest Point
833 ft
~306 mi in
Elevation Range
830 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Knucklebones Elixir Co.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Mobile, AL
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su of...
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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.
Top landmarks
•USS Alabama — 1942 South Dakota-class battleship
•USS Drum — 1941 Gato-class submarine
•Battleship Memorial Park — park in Mobile, Alabama, United States
The longest stretch is about 322.8 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Priceville, 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. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Priceville, AL before the return drive.
