Arlington, Texas to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.1 miles 886.9 km · straight line
661.3 miles estimated 1064.3 km · driving distance
13h 18min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Mobile?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Mobile is 551.1 miles (886.9 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located ESE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 661.3 miles, taking about 13h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Mobile in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas and Mobile. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington, Texas to Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 18min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 58min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 17min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Mobile

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Mobile
30.70°N, 88.04°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients