How far is Mobile, AL from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Oklahoma City, OK is about 791.6 miles (1273.9 km), with a travel time of about 14h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 639.5 miles (1029.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
791.56 mi
14h 31m
Flight
639.5 mi
1029.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
639.5 mi
Kilometers
1029.17 km
Flight Time
01h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
791.56 mi
Kilometers
1273.9 km
Drive Time
14h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Fri, Oct 9, 2:06 AM CDT
Return by in Mobile
Fri, Oct 9, 4:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mobile
2026-10-08T11:35
Arrive Oklahoma City
Fri, Oct 9, 2:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
14h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:32 PM to 10:02 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mobile
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Red Chute
LA

City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Mobile
395.1 mi
07h 15m
To Oklahoma City
396.5 mi
07h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Oklahoma City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Oklahoma City.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Street

    119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Royal Street

    1082 ft · 42 sec · North Royal Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Congress Street

    79 m · 12 sec · Congress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    125 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto North Water Street

    782 ft · 19 sec · North Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery

    2562 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway

    2809 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Industrial Parkway

    17.1 mi · 21 min · Industrial Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    699 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Industrial Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Moffett Road

    41.8 mi · 49 min · Moffett Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 59 North, US 98 West: Columbia, Laurel

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Lance Corporal Roy M Wheat Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North, MS 42 West: Jackson

    1123 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1077 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City

    39.1 mi · 44 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    327.7 mi · 5 hr 49 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  37. 37

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  38. 38

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1696 ft · 42 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    28.2 mi · 30 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  42. 42

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    34.1 mi · 36 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  45. 45

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  47. 47

    Keep slight left to continue on Centennial Expressway

    90 m · 4 sec · Centennial Expressway

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight left toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min

  49. 49

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  50. 50

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  51. 51

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mobile and Oklahoma City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
53 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
371 mi · 47%
North Stemmons Freeway
128 mi · 16%
US 49 North
82.3 mi · 10%
Moffett Road
64.6 mi · 8%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
39.4 mi · 5%
Dallas
19.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Keep slight right

328 mi · 05h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
14h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
29h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+152.1 mi
639.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Chute
07h 15m from Mobile
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mobile and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mobile to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 791.6 miles (1273.9 km) and usually takes 14h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Red Chute is a useful midpoint, sitting about 395.1 miles from Mobile and 396.5 miles from Oklahoma City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 639.5 miles (1029.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 152.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $111.27 one way or $222.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 248.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mobile and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Red Chute

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Red Chute, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Chute.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

13 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

14 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

71 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

104 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 639.5 mi (1029.17 km).

Mobile

#1 Mobile

The second most populous city in Alabama.

Population187,746
Coordinates30.6943600, -88.0430500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile (-88.04305, 30.69436)
End: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.93 gal
105.73 L · about $111.27
Round trip
$222.55
55.86 gal · 211.46 L
Estimated CO2
248.2 kg one way
Round trip: 496.4 kg / 1094 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $111.27 $222.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $124.65 $249.30
Premium $4.86 $135.60 $271.20
Diesel $5.95 $166.07 $332.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Oct 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Mobile and Oklahoma City. The current time is 11:35:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.