How far is Selma, AL from Huntsville, AL?

Fastest route

The distance between Selma, Alabama and Huntsville, Alabama is approximately 186 miles (299 kilometers). The fastest route is via I-65 N, and the estimated travel time is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Directions

To get from Selma to Huntsville, follow these directions:

Head northeast on Alabama Ave toward Lauderdale St.
Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Broad St.
Continue onto AL-22 W/Citizens Pkwy.
Continue to follow AL-22 W.
Slight left onto AL-139 N.
Turn right onto Spring Creek Rd.
Turn left to stay on Spring Creek Rd.
Slight right toward Co Rd 87.
Slight right onto Co Rd 87.
Turn left onto the ramp to Birmingham.
Continue on I-65 N to Huntsville.
Take exit 19C from I-565 E.
Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 340 to merge onto I-565 E toward Huntsville.
Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 19C for Jefferson St toward Downtown.
Follow Jefferson St N to Spring St SW.
Continue onto Jefferson St N.
Turn right onto Spring St SW.

Tips & Suggestions

🚗 Plan for a restroom break and refueling along the way, as the journey takes over 3 hours.
⛽️ Check for nearby gas stations and make sure your vehicle has enough fuel before starting the trip.
🚧 Stay updated on the current traffic conditions, as they can affect the travel time. Consider using a navigation app for real-time updates.
📅 If possible, choose a time to travel when there is less traffic congestion to have a smoother journey.
🍽️ Pack some snacks or meals for the road to stay energized during the trip.
🚫 Observe and obey traffic rules and speed limits to ensure a safe and pleasant drive.
🧭 Familiarize yourself with the route beforehand, or use a GPS device or navigation app for easy navigation.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Selma and Huntsville is 162.45 miles (261.44 km).

Flight distance from Selma, AL to Huntsville, AL is 162.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Selma to Huntsville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Selma, Alabama to Huntsville, Alabama is: 190.58 miles (306.71 km) by car.

Driving from Selma to Huntsville will take approximately 03 hours 09 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 second most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the northern part of the state. Huntsville is known for its many space and aerospace industries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Huntsville Museum of Art.

Population	202964
GPS Coordinates	34°43'49"N 86°35'9"W
Latitude	34.7304000
Longitude	-86.5859400
Altitude	193
Country	United States

Starting point in Selma: Alabama Avenue (-87.021068,32.407306)
Ending point in Huntsville: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936,34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time Between Selma and Huntsville

The distance between Selma and Huntsville is 307 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 24 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 Huntsville. The current time is 22:34:10.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 32 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.46 liters (6.72 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Selma and Huntsville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Selma to Huntsville is $20.71 (diesel $28.02).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$20.71	$23.42	$25.95	$28.02

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 Huntsville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.