Gulf Shores to Long Beach, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

86.9 miles 139.9 km · straight line
108.7 miles estimated 174.9 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
275° W bearing direction

How far is Gulf Shores from Long Beach, Mississippi?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Long Beach, Mississippi is 86.9 miles (139.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, Mississippi is located W of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 108.7 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Gulf Shores in Alabama and Long Beach, Mississippi in Mississippi.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gulf Shores and Long Beach, Mississippi. 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 Gulf Shores to Long Beach, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulf Shores & Long Beach, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Gulf Shores
30.25°N, 87.70°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
Long Beach, Mississippi
30.35°N, 89.15°W
America/Chicago
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 286.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients