Fort Worth to Gulf Shores: Road Trip Guide & Distance

593 miles 954.3 km · straight line
669.3 miles actual route 1077.2 km · driving distance
12h 48min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Gulf Shores?

The distance from Fort Worth to Gulf Shores is 593 miles (954.3 km) as the crow flies. Gulf Shores is located ESE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 669.3 miles, taking about 12h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Gulf Shores

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 48min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 22min $54–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 38min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Gulf Shores

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM