How far is Mobile, AL from Selma, AL?
The driving distance from Mobile, AL to Selma, AL is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mobile and Selma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mobile and Selma.
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Start on Saint Louis Street
119 m · 23 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto North Royal Street
1082 ft · 40 sec · North Royal Street
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Turn right onto Congress Street
79 m · 10 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left
125 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Water Street
782 ft · 21 sec · North Water Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
147 m · 12 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn straight
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65: Montgomery
2562 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
560 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola
3231 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 430: Creola
38 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Broad Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
21.2 mi · 31 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
23.4 mi · 41 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn right onto Church Street
958 ft · 34 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Alabama Avenue
89 m · 8 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 Mobile and Selma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
430
Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mobile 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 Mobile to Selma?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grove Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Mobile and 79 miles from Selma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mobile and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Selma.
Stop Ideas Near Grove Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grove Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mobile and Selma. Straight-line distance: 132.77 mi (213.68 km).
#1 Mobile
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 187,746 |
| Coordinates | 30.6943600, -88.0430500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.77 | $47.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.22 | $60.43 |
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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