Amarillo to Gulf Shores: Road Trip Guide & Distance

889.2 miles 1431.1 km · straight line
1067.1 miles estimated 1717.3 km · driving distance
21h 28min estimated drive time
$103 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Amarillo from Gulf Shores?

The distance from Amarillo to Gulf Shores is 889.2 miles (1431.1 km) as the crow flies. Gulf Shores is located ESE of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1067.1 miles, taking about 21h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Gulf Shores in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Gulf Shores. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amarillo to Gulf Shores

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 28min $103 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 46min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 54min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Amarillo & Gulf Shores

Quick Facts

Amarillo
35.22°N, 101.83°W
America/Chicago
1118m elevation
Gulf Shores
30.25°N, 87.70°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients