Columbus to Mobile by bus
Mobile lies 1,127 km (700 mi) south-west of Columbus, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 1,375 km (854 mi) of road.
| Columbus | Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 183,289 |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 36601–36695 |
Clocks in Mobile are 1 h behind Columbus right now, so a 20 h 28 min journey lands only 19 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Mobile from Columbus?
1,127 km (700 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Columbus; by road roughly 1,375 km (854 mi).
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Mobile by bus?
About 20 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbus and Mobile?
Mobile is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.