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Ozarks to the Gulf Coast Expedition
A scenic journey from the rugged Missouri Ozarks through the heart of the Deep South, featuring the music of Memphis, the charm of Birmingham, and the white sands of the Florida Panhandle before arriving in Apollo Beach.
7days
21stops
1983km
Day 1: Lesterville → Johnson's Shut-Ins → Poplar Bluff
1h 42min · 149km3 stops
Lesterville
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 15km
Johnson's Shut-Ins
12:00 – 14:00
1h 32min · 134km
Poplar Bluff
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Poplar Bluff → Beale Street Entertainment Di… → Downtown Memphis
2h 33min · 229km2 stops
Beale Street Entertainment District
12:00 – 14:00
2min · 0.5km
Downtown Memphis
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Downtown Memphis → Birmingham Civil Rights Insti… → Vulcan Park and Museum
3h 49min · 400km2 stops
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
12:00 – 14:00
12min · 7.3km
Vulcan Park and Museum
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Vulcan Park and Museum → Wind Creek → Pensacola Beach
5h 16min · 478km2 stops
Wind Creek
12:00 – 14:00
3h 46min · 358km
Pensacola Beach
15:00 – 17:00
Day 5: Pensacola Beach → Henderson Beach → Panama City Beach
2h 3min · 135km2 stops
Henderson Beach
12:00 – 14:00
53min · 61km
Panama City Beach
15:00 – 17:00
Day 6: Panama City Beach → Wakulla Springs → Crystal River
4h 43min · 433km2 stops
Wakulla Springs
12:00 – 14:00
2h 44min · 258km
Crystal River
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Crystal River → Manatee Viewing Center → Apollo Beach
1h 45min · 158km2 stops
Manatee Viewing Center
12:00 – 14:00
4min · 2.7km
Apollo Beach
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Check for seasonal water levels at Johnson's Shut-Ins if planning to swim.
- 2. Advance reservations are recommended for popular attractions in Memphis and Birmingham.
- 3. Be mindful of afternoon thunderstorms when driving through Florida during summer months.
- 4. Day 4: 5h 16m driving — plan rest stops