Driving from Lafayette to Mobile
Mobile lies 385 km (239 mi) east of Lafayette, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 469 km (292 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lafayette | Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 121,374 | 183,289 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 70501–70598 | 36601–36695 |
Where to book car hire from Lafayette to Mobile
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Staying in Mobile
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Common questions
How far is Mobile from Lafayette?
385 km (239 mi) in a straight line, east of Lafayette; by road roughly 469 km (292 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Mobile by car?
About 5 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lafayette and Mobile?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.