Port Arthur to Selma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

444.7 miles 715.7 km · straight line
533.6 miles estimated 858.8 km · driving distance
10h 44min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Port Arthur from Selma?

The distance from Port Arthur to Selma is 444.7 miles (715.7 km) as the crow flies. Selma is located ENE of Port Arthur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 533.6 miles, taking about 10h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Port Arthur in Texas 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 Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur to Selma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 44min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 53min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 12min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Port Arthur & Selma

Quick Facts

Port Arthur
29.89°N, 93.94°W
America/Chicago
2m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients