Driving from Mobile to Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge lies 302 km (188 mi) west of Mobile, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 369 km (229 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Mobile | Baton Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 183,289 | 227,470 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 36601–36695 | 70801–70898 |
Where to book car hire from Mobile to Baton Rouge
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Staying in Baton Rouge
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Common questions
How far is Baton Rouge from Mobile?
302 km (188 mi) in a straight line, west of Mobile; by road roughly 369 km (229 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mobile to Baton Rouge by car?
About 4 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mobile and Baton Rouge?
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 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.