Houston to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

442.2 miles 711.7 km · straight line
468.6 miles actual route 754.1 km · driving distance
8h 37min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Houston from Mobile?

The distance from Houston to Mobile is 442.2 miles (711.7 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located E of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 468.6 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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. 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 Houston 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 Houston to Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 37min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 20min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 11min $56–$164* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM