Ruston to Selma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.5 miles 527 km · straight line
393 miles estimated 632.4 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Ruston from Selma?

The distance from Ruston to Selma is 327.5 miles (527 km) as the crow flies. Selma is located E of Ruston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Ruston 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 Ruston 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 Ruston to Selma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ruston & Selma

Quick Facts

Ruston
32.52°N, 92.64°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients