Gulf Shores to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gulf Shores from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Huntsville, Alabama is 316.6 miles (509.5 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located NNE of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.9 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Gulf Shores and Huntsville, Alabama. 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.