Selma to The Woodlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

523.4 miles 842.4 km · straight line
628.1 miles estimated 1010.9 km · driving distance
12h 38min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Selma from The Woodlands?

The distance from Selma to The Woodlands is 523.4 miles (842.4 km) as the crow flies. The Woodlands is located WSW of Selma. By car, the driving distance is approximately 628.1 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Selma in Alabama and The Woodlands in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Selma and The Woodlands. 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 Selma to The Woodlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 38min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 10min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 25min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Selma & The Woodlands

Quick Facts

Selma
32.41°N, 87.02°W
America/Chicago
38m elevation
The Woodlands
30.16°N, 95.49°W
America/Chicago
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients