Trip from York, AL to Mobile, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 6m

Distance

158.4 mi

255 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 55m ★

6 AM

3h 7m

8 AM

3h 30m

10 AM

3h 15m

12 PM

3h 13m

3 PM

3h 16m

5 PM

3h 29m

8 PM

3h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Alabama, United States of America

York, AL

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Mobile, AL

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Trip Overview

This 158.4-mile drive from York to Mobile, Alabama, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways, with a 96% highway share, making it a quick trip through the Southeast. The estimated fuel cost is around $24, which is quite reasonable for this distance. This route is a straightforward, highway-focused journey, perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Given its duration and highway nature, it’s easily manageable as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.2 miles from York, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 45	123.9 mi	2h 22m
I 20	15.5 mi	16m
I 165	4.7 mi	5m
U.S. Highway 11	3.8 mi	5m
I 65	2.7 mi	3m
Industrial Parkway	2.3 mi	3m
4th Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Saint Joseph Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 45 — 123.9 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York, AL and Mobile, AL.

Start on 2nd Avenue

146 ft · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto AL 17

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Broad Street

Turn left onto US 11

1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Avenue

Continue on US 11

3.8 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 11

Turn right

2.0 mi · 2 min

Turn left

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Merge onto I 20; I 59

15 mi · 16 min · I 20; I 59

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward US 45 South: Quitman Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 45

15 mi · 16 min · US 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 45

0.7 mi · 46 sec · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

5.4 mi · 6 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

5.5 mi · 6 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

1.7 mi · 1 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

3.9 mi · 4 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

9.8 mi · 11 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

4.9 mi · 5 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 45

17 mi · 20 min · US 45

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 45

52 mi · 58 min · US 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Merge onto AL 158

2.3 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 65 South: Mobile

Merge onto I 65

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 65

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 165: Mobile

Continue on I 165

4.7 mi · 5 min · I 165

Turn right onto Saint Joseph Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Saint Joseph Street

Turn right onto Saint Louis Street

40 ft · 1 sec · Saint Louis Street

Arrive at destination

Saint Louis Street

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour, 6-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving early can help you avoid any potential traffic, especially as you approach Mobile. You can easily complete this 158.4-mile trip in one go, but if you prefer a break, consider planning your stop around the 123.9-mile mark on US 45. With a fuel cost of approximately $24, budgeting is straightforward. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition onto I-165 approaching Mobile, as services can sometimes be more spread out on interstates.

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 79.2 miles from York, AL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.9 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 35 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.2 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mobile, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving York, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 York, AL

This is one driving day of about 158.4 miles and 3h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from York, 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 US 45 for about 123.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waynesboro, MS

79 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

Meridian, MS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waynesboro, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.2 miles from York, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 45 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Meridian, Mississippi

Near the start, short detour

First break · 27min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16016933075

Visit website

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spanish Fort, Alabama

2.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mobile, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12512086893

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16016933075

Visit website

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Spanish Fort, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12516266710

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16014823280

Visit website

PJ's Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+16012865941

Visit website

The Daily Grind

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16014858099

Visit website

Cater's Market Meridian

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 8 am–5:30 pm

+16014825515

Visit website

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mobile, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12512086893

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Meridian, Mississippi

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16015120270

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 147 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 20; I 59

Merge onto I 20; I 59

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

22.8 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward US 45 South: Quitman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 45 South: Quitman

23.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 45

Merge onto US 45

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

95.4 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | US 45

Keep slight left at fork onto US 45

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

147 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.92 one way

$47.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$26.26	$52.52
premium	$4.56	$28.43	$56.86
diesel	$5.61	$34.97	$69.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.5	$16.63	$7.60
Efficient EV	39.6	$13.86	$6.34
EV Truck/SUV	63.4	$22.18	$10.14

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (65% 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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

York, AL

Late night in York on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mobile, AL

Late night in Mobile on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Waynesboro, MS

79 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

5 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

3h 6m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused drive for most of this 158.4-mile journey. With a 96% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads like US 45 and I-20/I-165. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 123.9 miles, allowing for significant progress without frequent exits. This means the road's personality is largely defined by consistent, high-speed travel, minimizing slower, more winding sections. You’ll likely experience a smooth, predictable driving experience throughout.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 123.9 mi on US 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near I 20; I 59.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 158.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (I 20; I 59): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 3h 6m. Total distance: 158.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 123.9 miles on US 45. 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Mobile, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 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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Trip from York, AL to Mobile, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant

Chili's Grill & Bar

PJ's Coffee

The Daily Grind

Cater's Market Meridian

Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bienville Square

History Museum of Mobile

Mobile Carnival Museum

Mardi Gras Park

National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

Colonial Fort Condé

Condé-Charlotte Museum

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

York, AL

Mobile, AL

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 6m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Mobile, AL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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