Some sources claim it is not possible to drive from Dallas, Texas, to Mobile, Alabama, asserting that Mobile's location on the Gulf of Mexico lacks road connections to the mainland. However, this is inaccurate. Mobile is well-connected via Interstate 10, which runs east-west along the Gulf Coast, and Interstate 65, which runs north-south. The drive from Dallas to Mobile covers roughly 550 miles and takes about 8 to 9 hours via I-20 East to I-59 South or I-10 East. Travelers can easily reach Mobile by car.