Origin
Semmes, AL
Late night in Semmes on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Semmes, AL to Mobile, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.2 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 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
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.
Semmes, AL
MAMADO CONF
Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Semmes to Mobile, you can expect a brief 19.2-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this trip is ideal as a simple day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Moffett Road, I-165, and I-65 throughout the transit. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Southeast locations. Whether you are commuting or just heading into the city for the afternoon, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it a stress-free transition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Moffett Road | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| I 165 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| I 65 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Saint Joseph Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East I-65 Service Road North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Moffett Road
— 10.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Semmes, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
133 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto US 98
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Moffett Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn slight left
133 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn left onto East I-65 Service Road North
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East I-65 Service Road North
6
Take the ramp
458 ft
·
11 sec
7
Merge onto I 65
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 65
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 165: Mobile
9
Continue on I 165
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 165
10
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
11
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
12
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 98 / Moffett Road
Turn right onto US 98 / Moffett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 165: Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 165: Mobile
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Saint Joseph Street
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
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
Mobile, AL
Late night in Mobile on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
3% chance
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
1 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with faster interstate travel. You will spend roughly 43% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the initial local segments. The longest uninterrupted portion of the journey occurs on Moffett Road, which spans 10.2 miles before you transition onto the larger interstate system. Expect the character of the road to shift as you leave the quieter outskirts of Semmes and merge into the more structured, high-speed flow of I-65 and I-165. It is a functional, efficient drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Moffett Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; near the start (US 98 / Moffett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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: 19.2 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 (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Moffett Road. 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: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; near the start (US 98 / Moffett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mobile, 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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