How far is Selma, AL from Decatur, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Selma and Decatur is 151.92 miles (244.49 km).

Flight distance from Selma, AL to Decatur, AL is 151.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Selma to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Selma, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 176.44 miles (283.96 km) by car.

Driving from Selma to Decatur will take approximately 02 hours 56 minutes.

#1 Selma

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Population	16671
GPS Coordinates	32°24'26"N 87°1'16"W
Latitude	32.4073600
Longitude	-87.0211000
Altitude	38
Country	United States

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.

Population	54381
GPS Coordinates	34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W
Latitude	34.6059300
Longitude	-86.9833400
Altitude	171
Country	United States

Starting point in Selma: Alabama Avenue (-87.021068,32.407306)
Ending point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time Between Selma and Decatur

The distance between Selma and Decatur is 284 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 09 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Selma and Decatur. The current time is 15:03:48.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	05 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 56 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.57 liters (6.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Selma and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Selma to Decatur is $19.17 (diesel $25.94).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$19.17	$21.69	$24.03	$25.94

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Selma and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.