How far is Salco, AL from Semmes, AL?
The driving distance from Salco, AL to Semmes, AL is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salco and Semmes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salco and Semmes.
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Start on Salco Road
2390 ft · 2 min · Salco Road
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Turn right
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit right
2545 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Industrial Parkway
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Turn left onto Newburn Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Newburn Road
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Continue on Schillinger Road North
2.1 mi · 3 min · Schillinger Road North
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Moffett Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road
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Turn left onto Wulff Road
67 m · 10 sec · Wulff Road
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salco and Semmes.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Industrial Parkway
Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway
7.12 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Salco and Mostly Clear near Semmes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salco to Semmes?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saraland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Salco and 13 miles from Semmes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Salco and Mostly Clear near Semmes.
Stop Ideas Near Saraland
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 Saraland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salco and Semmes. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.98 km).
#1 Salco
Salco is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.9668500, -88.0347200 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Semmes
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.7782400, -88.2591700 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.25917, 30.778124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.69 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
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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