Mobile to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

842.4 miles 1355.7 km · straight line
966 miles actual route 1554.6 km · driving distance
18h 7min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Mobile from Washington DC?

The distance from Mobile to Washington DC is 842.4 miles (1355.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NE of Mobile. By car, the driving distance is approximately 966 miles, taking about 18h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Mobile in Alabama and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Mobile and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 7min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 44min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~23h 33min $116–$338* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mobile & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Mobile
30.70°N, 88.04°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 281 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM