Greenwood, Mississippi to Gulf Shores: Road Trip Guide & Distance

268.7 miles 432.4 km · straight line
335.9 miles estimated 540.5 km · driving distance
6h 45min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Greenwood, Mississippi from Gulf Shores?

The distance from Greenwood, Mississippi to Gulf Shores is 268.7 miles (432.4 km) as the crow flies. Gulf Shores is located SSE of Greenwood, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 335.9 miles, taking about 6h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Greenwood, Mississippi in Mississippi and Gulf Shores in Alabama.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Greenwood, Mississippi 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 Greenwood, Mississippi to Gulf Shores

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 45min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 6min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 25min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenwood, Mississippi & Gulf Shores

Quick Facts

Greenwood, Mississippi
33.52°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
40m 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 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients