How far is Florence, AL from Gulf Shores, AL?
The driving distance from Florence, AL to Gulf Shores, AL is about 391.3 miles (629.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Gulf Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Gulf Shores.
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Start on North Pine Street
2778 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto Crest Street
40 m · 11 sec · Crest Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wheeler Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Wheeler Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heroes Highway
43.8 mi · 47 min · Heroes Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
226.4 mi · 4 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
1397 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Rabun Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road
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Continue on Bay Minette Bypass
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass
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Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Gulf Shores Parkway
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South McKenzie Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South McKenzie Street
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Continue on State Hwy 59
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Hwy 59
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Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Gulf Shores Parkway
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Turn right onto West Beach Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · West Beach Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Beach Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Gulf Shores.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Merge slight left
226 mi · 04h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulf Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Gulf Shores?
The road trip is about 391.3 miles (629.8 km) and usually takes 07h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.9 miles from Florence and 195.4 miles from Gulf Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.30 one way or $104.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Florence and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulf Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Gulf Shores. Straight-line distance: 314.64 mi (506.36 km).
#1 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gulf Shores
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 13,166 |
| Coordinates | 30.2460400, -87.7008200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gulf Shores (-87.70082, 30.24604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 630 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $52.30 | $104.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $58.82 | $117.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $63.87 | $127.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $74.78 | $149.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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