Mobile, AL to Wilsonville, AL is 233.5 miles and takes about 4h 22m via I 65 and AL 145, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Alabama, taking you from the coast northward. It's a largely highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a single day. You'll be covering a significant distance on the interstate, so plan for a steady pace. Consider this an efficient way to get from point A to point B without many detours.
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
116.8 miles from Mobile, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
201.6 mi
3h 37m
AL 145
23.3 mi
32m
I 165
4.5 mi
5m
South Main Street
2.7 mi
4m
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
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 201.6 mi, about 3h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile, AL and Wilsonville, 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 1BToward I 65: Montgomery
9
Merge onto I 65
202 mi·3 hr 37 min·I 65
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 212Toward 145: Clanton, Lay Dam
11
Turn right onto AL 145
23 mi·32 min·AL 145
12
Continue on CR 61
2.7 mi·4 min·South Main Street
13
Turn right onto AL 25
79 ft·1 sec·AL 25
14
Arrive at destination
AL 25
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 22m estimated duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Mobile to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With a fuel cost estimated around $35, be sure to fill up before you leave or at a convenient point along I 65, as the longest stretch without a planned stop is over 200 miles. While there's only one official stop suggested, feel free to take additional breaks as needed on this predominantly interstate journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that extensive 201.6-mile segment on I 65.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 116.8 miles from Mobile, AL, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.6 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 51 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.8 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilsonville, 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 233.5 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 201.6 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 207.3 — 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
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
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
6
207.3 mi into trip|~3h 45m in
Take the exit toward 145: Clanton, Lay Dam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 212
Toward 145: Clanton, Lay Dam
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.26 one way
$70.53 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$38.71
$77.42
premium
$4.56
$41.91
$83.82
diesel
$5.61
$51.55
$103.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.1
0
$24.52
$11.21
Efficient EV
58.4
0
$20.43
$9.34
EV Truck/SUV
93.4
1
$32.69
$14.94
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Mobile, AL
Late night
in Mobile on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wilsonville, AL
Late night
in Wilsonville on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
16 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
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 233.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with a 98% highway share. Expect long stretches on I 65, including one continuous segment of 201.6 miles. The majority of your journey will be on interstates, meaning relatively consistent speeds and fewer complex intersections. While the profile is predominantly highway, there's a brief transition onto AL 145 before concluding. This drive is designed for efficiency rather than winding backroads, so prepare for a connected and fast-paced experience for most of the 233.5 miles.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and AL 145. 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Wilsonville, AL, road signs point toward 145: Clanton and Lay Dam.
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.
The longest stretch is about 201.6 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Wilsonville, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
