Origin
Mobile, AL
Late night in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mobile, AL to Semmes, 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
29m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Semmes, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward trip within Alabama, the 19.3-mile journey from Mobile to Semmes is an ideal choice. Covering this distance takes roughly 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a stress-free day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Moffett Road, I-165, and I-65 as you transition through the Southeast region. With fuel costs estimated at $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a local visit, the route is simple enough to handle without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moffett Road | 10 mi | 17m |
| I 165 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| I 65 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| North Royal Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Water Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West I-65 Service Road North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Telegraph Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Moffett Road
— 10 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Semmes, 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 left at fork
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 65: Mobile
9
Merge onto I 65
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
469 ft
·
16 sec
Toward US 98: Moffett Road
11
Turn left onto West I-65 Service Road North
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West I-65 Service Road North
12
Turn right
143 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 98
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Moffett Road
14
Turn left onto CR 68
221 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wulff Road
15
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn right
87 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5.1 — 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 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
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Water Street
Merge onto North Water Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65: Mobile
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 65: Mobile
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Semmes, AL
Late night in Semmes on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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?
This 29-minute trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing interstate efficiency with local road navigation. Approximately 41% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a blend of fast-paced travel and slower, more controlled segments. You can expect to spend the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey—10 miles—navigating along Moffett Road. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the interstate system onto local thoroughfares, requiring you to adapt to changing traffic patterns. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Moffett Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Royal Street.
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 19.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (North Royal Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 29m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Moffett Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Semmes, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 Royal Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Semmes, 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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