Columbia, Tennessee to Gulf Shores: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Gulf Shores?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Gulf Shores is 372.9 miles (600.2 km) as the crow flies. Gulf Shores is located S of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447.5 miles, taking about 9h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Gulf Shores in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Tennessee 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.