Mobile to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

851.9 miles 1371 km · straight line
1012.2 miles actual route 1629 km · driving distance
19h 48min estimated drive time
$97 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Mobile from Omaha?

The distance from Mobile to Omaha is 851.9 miles (1371 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located NNW of Mobile. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1012.2 miles, taking about 19h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Mobile in Alabama and Omaha in Nebraska.

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. 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 Mobile and Omaha. 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 Mobile to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 48min $97 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 46min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~25h 44min $121–$354* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mobile & Omaha

Quick Facts

Mobile
30.70°N, 88.04°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM