Lafayette, Louisiana to Selma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Selma?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Selma is 331.3 miles (533.2 km) as the crow flies. Selma is located ENE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 397.6 miles, taking about 8h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana 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.