Union Springs to Mobile is 209.3 miles and takes about 4 hours via I 65, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region towards the coast. With 84% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly straightforward trip focused on getting you to your destination efficiently. It's a single-day drive, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between these two points.
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
104.7 miles from Union Springs, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
157.9 mi
2h 49m
Baskin Street
27.2 mi
37m
US 82
12.4 mi
15m
South Boulevard
5.5 mi
8m
I 165
4.7 mi
5m
Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
1m
Blackmon Avenue West
0.3 mi
<1m
North Powell Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 157.9 mi, about 2h 49m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 86 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~924 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,266
Quietest
1 AM
~120 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Springs, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on North Powell Street
349 ft·17 sec·North Powell Street
2
Turn right onto US 29; US 82
0.3 mi·43 sec·Blackmon Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 82
27 mi·37 min·Baskin Street
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82
12 mi·15 min·US 82
Toward US 82 West, US 231 North: MontgomeryUse the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto US 80; US 82; AL 21
5.5 mi·8 min·South Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 65, US 80Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 65; US 80
158 mi·2 hr 49 min·I 65; US 80
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·41 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
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, leaving Union Springs in the morning allows ample time to reach Mobile before evening. The drive is mostly highway, so plan for minimal stops beyond fuel or a quick break. The longest continuous stretch on I 65 is nearly 158 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before departing or know your next available station. With a fuel cost estimate of $31, it's a budget-friendly trip, and the single-day nature means you can be flexible with your departure time.
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 104.7 miles from Union Springs, AL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.9 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 46 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.7 miles or 2h 6m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mobile, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Union Springs, 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 Union Springs, AL
This is one driving day of about 209.3 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Union Springs, 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 157.9 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 203.7 — 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|US 29; US 82 / Blackmon Avenue West
Turn right onto US 29; US 82 / Blackmon Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
27.5 mi into trip|~38m in|US 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82 toward US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 82 West, US 231 North: Montgomery
4
40 mi into trip|~54m in|US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard
Turn left onto US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
45.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 65, US 80
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 65, US 80
4
203.7 mi into trip|~3h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 165: Mobile
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 165: Mobile
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.05 one way
$58.11 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$32.51
$65.01
premium
$4.29
$35.34
$70.68
diesel
$4.80
$39.52
$79.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.8
0
$21.98
$10.05
Efficient EV
52.3
0
$18.31
$8.37
EV Truck/SUV
83.7
1
$29.30
$13.40
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Union Springs, AL
Morning
in Union Springs on Monday
Local time
6:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mobile, AL
Morning
in Mobile on Monday
Local time
6:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Clear
NW 0 to 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
91°F
Fleta, AL
105 mi in
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
6 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 84% of the 209.3 miles on major roads like I 65 and US 82. You'll experience a longest stretch of 157.9 miles on I 65, offering a consistent cruising experience. Surface roads, including Baskin Street, will likely appear as you approach your destination in Mobile.
84% 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: 157.9 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Baskin Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 29; US 82 / Blackmon Avenue West.
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 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 (US 29; US 82 / Blackmon Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•USS Alabama — 1942 South Dakota-class battleship
•USS Drum — 1941 Gato-class submarine
•Battleship Memorial Park — park in Mobile, Alabama, United States
The longest stretch is about 157.9 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 (US 29; US 82 / Blackmon Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles (US 82): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles (US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Mobile, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
