Columbia, Tennessee to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.9 miles 555 km · straight line
413.8 miles estimated 666 km · driving distance
8h 19min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Mobile?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Mobile is 344.9 miles (555 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located S of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.8 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Mobile in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Tennessee 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 Columbia, Tennessee to Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 19min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 59min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 54min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Mobile

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients