Day trip from Tuscaloosa to Mobile
Mobile lies 283 km (176 mi) south of Tuscaloosa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 283 km (176 mi) apart, Mobile is a realistic day trip from Tuscaloosa: about 4 h 36 min each way by road.
| Tuscaloosa | Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 111,338 | 183,289 |
| Elevation | 69 m (226 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 35401–35487 | 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 Tuscaloosa?
283 km (176 mi) in a straight line, south of Tuscaloosa; by road roughly 346 km (215 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tuscaloosa to Mobile by road?
About 4 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tuscaloosa 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.