Midland, Texas to Mobile: Road Trip Guide & Distance

832.6 miles 1340 km · straight line
999.2 miles estimated 1608 km · driving distance
20h 6min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from Mobile?

The distance from Midland, Texas to Mobile is 832.6 miles (1340 km) as the crow flies. Mobile is located E of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 999.2 miles, taking about 20h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas 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 Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas to Mobile

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 6min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 7min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 8min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & Mobile

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m 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 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients