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

How far is Gulf Shores from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Madison, Alabama is 312.7 miles (503.2 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located N of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.2 miles, taking about 7h 33min. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gulf Shores and Madison, 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.