El Dorado to Selma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is El Dorado from Selma?

The distance from El Dorado to Selma is 332.4 miles (535 km) as the crow flies. Selma is located E of El Dorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.9 miles, taking about 8h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — El Dorado in Arkansas and Selma in Alabama.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Dorado 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.