How far is Gulf Shores, AL from Decatur, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gulf Shores and Decatur is 304.13 miles (489.45 km).
Flight distance from Gulf Shores, AL to Decatur, AL is 304.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from Gulf Shores to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 362.18 miles (582.88 km) by car.
Driving from Gulf Shores to Decatur will take approximately 05 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Gulf Shores
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 13166 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°14'46"N 87°42'3"W |
| Latitude | 30.2460400 |
| Longitude | -87.7008200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.
| Population | 54381 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W |
| Latitude | 34.6059300 |
| Longitude | -86.9833400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Gulf Shores and Decatur
The distance between Gulf Shores and Decatur is 583 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Gulf Shores and Decatur. The current time is 00:54:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 03 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 48.38 liters (12.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gulf Shores and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gulf Shores to Decatur is $39.35 (diesel $53.26).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $39.35 | $44.51 | $49.32 | $53.26 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gulf Shores and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
