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

303.9 miles 489 km · straight line
379.8 miles estimated 611.3 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
340° NNW bearing direction

How far is Gulf Shores from Oxford, Mississippi?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Oxford, Mississippi is 303.9 miles (489 km) as the crow flies. Oxford, Mississippi is located NNW of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.8 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Gulf Shores in Alabama and Oxford, Mississippi in Mississippi.

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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulf Shores & Oxford, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Gulf Shores
30.25°N, 87.70°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
Oxford, Mississippi
34.37°N, 89.52°W
America/Chicago
154m 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 82 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients