Memphis to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329 miles 529.5 km · straight line
378.2 miles actual route 608.6 km · driving distance
7h 23min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Mobile?

The distance from Memphis to Mobile is 329 miles (529.5 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located SSE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.2 miles, taking about 7h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Memphis 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. 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 23min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 52min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 1min $45–$132* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

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

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Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM