Evansville to Gulf Shores: Road Trip Guide & Distance

534.1 miles 859.5 km · straight line
640.9 miles estimated 1031.4 km · driving distance
12h 54min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Evansville from Gulf Shores?

The distance from Evansville to Gulf Shores is 534.1 miles (859.5 km) as the crow flies. Gulf Shores is located S of Evansville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 640.9 miles, taking about 12h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Evansville in Indiana 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. 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 Evansville 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 Evansville to Gulf Shores

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 54min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 29min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 46min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Evansville & Gulf Shores

Quick Facts

Evansville
37.97°N, 87.56°W
America/Chicago
118m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients