Origin
Tillmans Corner, AL
Night in Tillmans Corner on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tillmans Corner, 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
18m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short 12.9-mile drive from Tillmans Corner, AL, to Mobile, AL, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 18 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of just $2, it's a budget-friendly option. The route primarily utilizes I-10, Government Boulevard, and South Water Street, offering a straightforward journey within the Southeast region. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your travel plans. The highway-focused profile means you’ll be covering ground efficiently on this quick hop between locations in Alabama.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Government Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Water Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Saint Louis Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tillmans Corner, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
271 ft
·
26 sec
3
Turn left
94 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn left
271 ft
·
14 sec
5
Turn straight onto US 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Government Boulevard
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
7
Merge onto I 10
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 10
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Water Street, Downtown
9
Continue on South Water Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Water Street
10
Take the exit
148 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
12
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Water Street, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Water Street, Downtown
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Saint Louis Street
Turn left onto Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Mobile on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
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
18m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 82% of the drive on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 10.5 miles on I-10, providing a consistent pace. While much of the journey is on the interstate, you'll transition onto Government Boulevard and eventually South Water Street, introducing more local road elements as you approach your destination. This mix means you’ll experience both efficient highway travel and a slight shift in atmosphere as you enter the city.
82% 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: 10.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Government Boulevard. 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 18m drive. You will face about 7 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tillmans Corner, AL to Mobile, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
11.7 mi in
|
~15m
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 18m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on I 10. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 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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