How far is Gulf Shores, AL from Florence, AL?
The driving distance from Gulf Shores, AL to Florence, AL is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Shores and Florence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Shores and Florence.
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Start on West Beach Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · West Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gulf Shores Parkway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Gulf Shores Parkway
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Continue on State Hwy 59
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Hwy 59
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Continue on McKenzie Street
3 mi · 4 min · McKenzie Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South McKenzie Street
34.3 mi · 50 min · South McKenzie Street
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Continue on Bay Minette Bypass
5.3 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass
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Continue on Rabun Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
271.7 mi · 4 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Section Line Road
61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road
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Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Highway
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
133 m · 16 sec · West Doctor Hicks Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
1178 ft · 35 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulf Shores and Florence.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Rabun Road
Merge slight left
272 mi · 04h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gulf Shores and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Florence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulf Shores to Florence?
The road trip is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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 196 miles from Gulf Shores and 196.4 miles from Florence.
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 77.7 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 $52.45 one way or $104.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gulf Shores and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Florence.
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 Gulf Shores and Florence. Straight-line distance: 314.64 mi (506.36 km).
#1 Gulf Shores
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 13,166 |
| Coordinates | 30.2460400, -87.7008200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florence
The county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
| Population | 41,166 |
| Coordinates | 34.7998100, -87.6772500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Pine Street (-87.677322, 34.799779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 631 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 53m |
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 | $52.45 | $104.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $58.99 | $117.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $64.06 | $128.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $75.00 | $150.00 |
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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