How far is Gulf Shores, AL from Theodore, AL?
The driving distance from Gulf Shores, AL to Theodore, AL is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Shores and Theodore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Shores and Theodore.
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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
20.6 mi · 33 min · South McKenzie Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2047 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Tillman's Corner
1723 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Government Boulevard
51 m · 11 sec · Government Boulevard
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Continue on Government Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Government Boulevard
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Turn right
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulf Shores and Theodore.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South McKenzie Street
Merge slight left
28 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Gulf Shores and Sunny near Theodore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gulf Shores to Theodore?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loxley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Gulf Shores and 30.8 miles from Theodore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulf Shores and Sunny near Theodore.
Stop Ideas Near Loxley
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 Loxley.
Mobile Bus Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Shores and Theodore. Straight-line distance: 35.13 mi (56.53 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 Theodore
Place in Alabama, USA
| Population | 6,130 |
| Coordinates | 30.5476900, -88.1752800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Theodore (-88.17528, 30.54769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $3.95 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
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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