How far is Selma, AL from Birmingham, AL?
The driving distance from Selma, AL to Birmingham, AL is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selma and Birmingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma and Birmingham.
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Start on Alabama Avenue
121 m · 18 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Citizens Parkway
17.2 mi · 30 min · Citizens Parkway
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Continue on Alabama Highway 22
9.3 mi · 13 min · Alabama Highway 22
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Turn right onto Foshee Avenue
1145 ft · 39 sec · Foshee Avenue
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Turn straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
13.9 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
13.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp left
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: 3rd Avenue North
811 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
1.2 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 19th Street North
760 ft · 17 sec · 19th Street North
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
2431 ft · 51 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 24th Street North
14 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 24th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Selma and Birmingham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Foshee Avenue
Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selma to Birmingham?
The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Jemison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Selma and 48.7 miles from Birmingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Jemison
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 Jemison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selma and Birmingham. Straight-line distance: 77.96 mi (125.46 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: 24th Street North (-86.802565, 33.520626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
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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