Drive or Fly: Mobile, AL to New Market, AL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MOB–HSV. At 371 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 52m

Distance

371.3 mi

Total Cost

$117

CO2

150 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$82

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 36m

37m in the air

Air Distance

306 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

78 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Mobile, AL → MOB 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 37m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HSV → New Market, AL 41m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Mobile, AL MOB — Mobile Regional Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

New Market, AL HSV — Huntsville International Airport 27 mi, ~41m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MOB and HSV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 16m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	6h 52m	3h 36m
Total cost (1 person)	$117	$187
Carbon footprint	150 kg CO₂	78 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

371.3 mi 6h 52m

via I 65, I 565; US 72 Alternate, CH 65

Shortest (+20 min)

349 mi 7h 12m

via AL 5, I 65, US 43

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Mobile, AL to New Market, AL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.