Austin, Texas to Gulf Shores: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Austin, Texas from Gulf Shores?
The distance from Austin, Texas to Gulf Shores is 599.1 miles (964.2 km) as the crow flies. Gulf Shores is located E of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 676.2 miles, taking about 12h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Gulf Shores. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Austin, Texas to Gulf Shores
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator