Austin, Texas to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

578.4 miles 930.8 km · straight line
629.1 miles actual route 1012.5 km · driving distance
11h 33min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Mobile?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Mobile is 578.4 miles (930.8 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located E of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 629.1 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, Texas and Mobile. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 33min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 52min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~15h 1min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Mobile

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM