Jacksonville, Florida to Selma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

347.4 miles 559.1 km · straight line
413.2 miles actual route 665 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Selma?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Selma is 347.4 miles (559.1 km) as the crow flies. Selma is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.2 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida and Selma. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jacksonville, Florida to Selma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Selma

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM