Helena, Alabama to Selma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

62.3 miles 100.2 km · straight line
77.9 miles estimated 125.3 km · driving distance
1h 34min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
190° S bearing direction

How far is Helena, Alabama from Selma?

The distance from Helena, Alabama to Selma is 62.3 miles (100.2 km) as the crow flies. Selma is located S of Helena, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 77.9 miles, taking about 1h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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 Helena, 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 Helena, Alabama to Selma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 34min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 53min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Helena, Alabama & Selma

Quick Facts

Helena, Alabama
33.30°N, 86.84°W
America/Chicago
127m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 400 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients