Origin
West Blocton, AL
Late night in West Blocton on Sunday
Local time
2:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Blocton, 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
4h 17m
Distance
196.9 mi
317 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Blocton, AL
Elizabeth Iris
Mobile, AL
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Trip Overview
West Blocton to Mobile is 196.9 miles and takes about 4h 17m via State Route 5 and US 43, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region down to the coast. Expect a largely highway-focused experience, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points in the state.
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
98.4 miles from West Blocton, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 5 | 89.9 mi | 2h 9m |
| US 43 | 82.5 mi | 1h 34m |
| I 65 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| I 165 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Broad Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Cahaba River Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Saint Joseph Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 5
— 89.9 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Blocton, AL and Mobile, AL.
1
Start on Hickory Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hickory Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Azalea Lane
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
Azalea Lane
3
Turn right onto Hickory Road
399 ft
·
19 sec
·
Hickory Road
4
Turn right onto CR 24
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cahaba River Drive
5
Turn left onto AL 5
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 5
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto AL 5
225 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Route 5
7
Continue on AL 5
50 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
State Route 5
8
Continue on AL 5
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
9
Continue on AL 5
21 mi
·
31 min
·
State Route 5
10
Continue on AL 5
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
11
Continue on AL 5
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 5
12
Continue on US 43
82 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
US 43
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto I 65
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 65
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 165: Mobile
16
Continue on I 165
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 165
17
Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Joseph Street
18
Turn right onto Saint Louis Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
19
Arrive at destination
Saint Louis Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 17m duration, starting your drive in West Blocton in the morning allows ample time to reach Mobile before evening. With only one recommended stop and a 95% highway share, you can make good time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 89.9-mile stretch on State Route 5, as services might be less frequent there. The $30 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer. This is a comfortable single-day trip, so 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 98.4 miles from West Blocton, AL, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 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 43 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.4 miles or 2h 23m 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 35m
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 West Blocton, 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 West Blocton, AL
This is one driving day of about 196.9 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from West Blocton, 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 State Route 5 for about 89.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.4 miles from West Blocton, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before State Route 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 181.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Azalea Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Azalea Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hickory Road
Turn right onto Hickory Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AL 5 / State Route 5
Turn left onto AL 5 / State Route 5
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
AL 5 / State Route 5
Enter roundabout onto AL 5 / State Route 5
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
181.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.74 one way
$59.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.64 | $65.29 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.34 | $70.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.47 | $86.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.67 | $9.45 |
| Efficient EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.23 | $7.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.57 | $12.60 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
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
78°F
Thomasville, AL
98 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
4 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 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey on main roads like State Route 5, US 43, and I 65. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 89.9 miles on State Route 5 without interruption, offering a consistent driving experience. The character is less about varied scenery and more about making steady progress towards your destination. It's designed for efficiency, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, faster roadways.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.9 mi on State Route 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 5 and US 43. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Azalea Lane.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Azalea Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hickory Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (AL 5 / State Route 5): Lane positioning matters here.
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 4h 17m. Total distance: 196.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.9 miles on State Route 5. 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 (Azalea Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hickory Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (AL 5 / State Route 5): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Mobile, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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