Gulf Shores to Terre Haute: Road Trip Guide & Distance

637.3 miles 1025.6 km · straight line
764.7 miles estimated 1230.7 km · driving distance
15h 23min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Gulf Shores from Terre Haute?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Terre Haute is 637.3 miles (1025.6 km) as the crow flies. Terre Haute is located N of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 764.7 miles, taking about 15h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Gulf Shores in Alabama and Terre Haute in Indiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gulf Shores and Terre Haute. 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 Terre Haute

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 23min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 28min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 0min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulf Shores & Terre Haute

Quick Facts

Gulf Shores
30.25°N, 87.70°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
Terre Haute
39.47°N, 87.41°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
152m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients