How far is Gulf Shores, AL from Birmingham, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gulf Shores and Birmingham is 232.31 miles (373.86 km).
Flight distance from Gulf Shores, AL to Birmingham, AL is 232.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Gulf Shores to Birmingham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Birmingham, Alabama is: 278.64 miles (448.42 km) by car.
Driving from Gulf Shores to Birmingham will take approximately 04 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Gulf Shores
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 13166 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°14'46"N 87°42'3"W |
| Latitude | 30.2460400 |
| Longitude | -87.7008200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the central part of the state. Birmingham is known for its many steel mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Vulcan Park and Museum.
| Population | 206950 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°31'14"N 86°48'9"W |
| Latitude | 33.5206600 |
| Longitude | -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Birmingham: 24th Street North (-86.802565,33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time Between Gulf Shores and Birmingham
The distance between Gulf Shores and Birmingham is 448 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Gulf Shores and Birmingham. The current time is 13:53:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.22 liters (9.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gulf Shores and Birmingham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gulf Shores to Birmingham is $30.27 (diesel $40.97).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $30.27 | $34.25 | $37.94 | $40.97 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gulf Shores and Birmingham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
