Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Robertsdale, AL
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Planning a short hop from Mobile to Robertsdale, Alabama? This 25.8-mile drive will take you about 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a highway share of 92%, you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads. Budget around $4 for fuel on this quick journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing state lines or drastically different landscapes. This route is all about efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Parkway | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| AL 59 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Bankhead Tunnel | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Joachim Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Government Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Robertsdale, AL.
Start on Saint Louis Street
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
Turn left onto US 98
Continue on US 98
Take the ramp
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Turn right onto AL 59
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Joachim Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 98 / Government Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 10 / Jubilee Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward AL 59: Loxley, Bay Minette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Robertsdale on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll primarily be on the Jubilee Parkway and AL 59, with a segment through the Bankhead Tunnel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.1 miles on the Jubilee Parkway. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip, characterized by flowing traffic and straightforward navigation. The character remains largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over varied scenery.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Jubilee Parkway and AL 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Joachim Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 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 Joachim Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 98 / Government Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 10 / Jubilee Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mobile, AL to Robertsdale, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Bay Minette along the way.
Bay Minette
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
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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