Miami to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

586.6 miles 944.1 km · straight line
720.4 miles actual route 1159.3 km · driving distance
13h 5min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Miami from Mobile?

The distance from Miami to Mobile is 586.6 miles (944.1 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located NW of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720.4 miles, taking about 13h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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. 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 Miami 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 Miami to Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 5min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 42min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~17h 1min $86–$252* 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

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM