Gulf Shores to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303.9 miles 489.1 km · straight line
379.9 miles estimated 611.4 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Gulf Shores from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Monroe, Louisiana is 303.9 miles (489.1 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located WNW of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.9 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Gulf Shores in Alabama and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulf Shores & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Gulf Shores
30.25°N, 87.70°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients