Birmingham, Alabama to Selma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78 miles 125.5 km · straight line
97.5 miles estimated 156.9 km · driving distance
1h 58min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
189° S bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Selma?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Selma is 78 miles (125.5 km) as the crow flies. Selma is located S of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.5 miles, taking about 1h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Selma. 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Selma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 58min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 22min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 52min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Selma

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Selma
32.41°N, 87.02°W
America/Chicago
38m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 319.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients