College Station to Gulf Shores: Road Trip Guide & Distance

514.9 miles 828.6 km · straight line
617.8 miles estimated 994.3 km · driving distance
12h 26min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is College Station from Gulf Shores?

The distance from College Station to Gulf Shores is 514.9 miles (828.6 km) as the crow flies. Gulf Shores is located E of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 617.8 miles, taking about 12h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — College Station 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 College Station 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 College Station to Gulf Shores

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 26min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 55min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 10min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Gulf Shores

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients