Mobile to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

646.5 miles 1040.4 km · straight line
732.7 miles actual route 1179.1 km · driving distance
13h 46min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Mobile from Raleigh?

The distance from Mobile to Raleigh is 646.5 miles (1040.4 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NE of Mobile. By car, the driving distance is approximately 732.7 miles, taking about 13h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Mobile in Alabama and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mobile and Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 46min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 31min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~17h 54min $88–$256* 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

Mobile
30.70°N, 88.04°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM