How far is Hoover, AL from Selma, AL?
The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Selma, AL is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in western Jefferson County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Selma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Selma.
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Start on Whispering Pines Circle
46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle
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Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive
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Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road
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Turn right
79 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
79 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
47 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left
20 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
1319 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Montgomery
1150 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, AL 3: Saginaw, Calera, Montevallo
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Church Street
1582 ft · 39 sec · Church Street
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Keep slight left
13.6 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Avenue North
2.7 mi · 4 min · 4th Avenue North
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Keep slight left to continue on Foshee Avenue
1145 ft · 40 sec · Foshee Avenue
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Turn left
28.4 mi · 47 min
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Turn right onto Alabama Avenue
121 m · 11 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Selma.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
28.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Selma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoover to Selma?
The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Hoover and 40 miles from Selma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoover and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Selma.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Selma. Straight-line distance: 70.02 mi (112.69 km).
#1 Hoover
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
| Population | 85,959 |
| Coordinates | 33.4053900, -86.8113800 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Selma
City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 16,671 |
| Coordinates | 32.4073600, -87.0211000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selma (-87.0211, 32.40736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.68 | $21.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.04 | $26.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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