Mobile to Baton Rouge by train
Baton Rouge lies 302 km (188 mi) west of Mobile, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 5 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 369 km (229 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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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) |
| Stations on record | Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Passenger Terminal | Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company Depot |
| Postal codes | 36601–36695 | 70801–70898 |
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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 train?
About 4 h 5 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
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- 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.