Day trip from New Orleans to Mobile
Mobile lies 212 km (132 mi) north-east of New Orleans, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 212 km (132 mi) apart, Mobile is a realistic day trip from New Orleans: about 3 h 27 min each way by road.
| New Orleans | Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 362,701 | 183,289 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 70112–70195 | 36601–36695 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Mobile
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Staying in Mobile
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Common questions
How far is Mobile from New Orleans?
212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, north-east of New Orleans; by road roughly 258 km (160 mi).
How long does it take to get from New Orleans to Mobile by road?
About 3 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New Orleans 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 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.