Mobile to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mobile from Roanoke?

The distance from Mobile to Roanoke is 648.8 miles (1044.2 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located NE of Mobile. By car, the driving distance is approximately 778.6 miles, taking about 15h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Mobile in Alabama and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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.