Kansas City to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.4 miles 1107.8 km · straight line
829.2 miles actual route 1334.5 km · driving distance
16h 24min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
146° SE bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Mobile?

The distance from Kansas City to Mobile is 688.4 miles (1107.8 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located SE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 829.2 miles, taking about 16h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 24min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 41min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 19min $100–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Mobile

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM