Mobile to Columbus by car: 350 km

Driving takes about 4 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 427 km (265 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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	Mobile	Columbus
Country	United States	United States
Population	183,289	206,922
Elevation	12 m (39 ft)	75 m (246 ft)
Time now	UTC-5 (America/Chicago)	UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Postal codes	36601–36695	31901–31999

Clocks in Columbus are 1 h ahead of Mobile right now, so a 4 h 44 min journey lands 5 h 44 min later by the destination clock.

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Common questions

How far is Columbus from Mobile?

350 km (217 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mobile; by road roughly 427 km (265 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mobile to Columbus by car?

About 4 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mobile and Columbus?

Columbus is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).

Where these facts come from

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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.

Driving from Mobile to Columbus