Fort Myers to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

467.1 miles 751.7 km · straight line
560.5 miles estimated 902 km · driving distance
11h 17min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Fort Myers from Mobile?

The distance from Fort Myers to Mobile is 467.1 miles (751.7 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located NW of Fort Myers. By car, the driving distance is approximately 560.5 miles, taking about 11h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Fort Myers in Florida 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers to Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 17min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 32min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 43min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Myers & Mobile

Quick Facts

Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°W
America/New_York
3m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients