How far is Selma, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?
The driving distance from Selma, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selma and Tuscaloosa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma and Tuscaloosa.
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Start on Alabama Avenue
89 m · 10 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
958 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dallas Avenue
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Turn right onto Hooper Drive
3226 ft · 1 min · Hooper Drive
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Continue on Medical Center Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Medical Center Parkway
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
20.5 mi · 28 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2357 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
14 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Montgomery Road
2146 ft · 60 sec · Montgomery Road
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1583 ft · 41 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Birmingham Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Birmingham Road
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Take the ramp slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
829 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight left
96 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left
94 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway
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Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2011 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
2540 ft · 1 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
87 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left
51 m · 12 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 Selma and Tuscaloosa.
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.
Longest stretch
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28.1 mi · 00h 33m
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 Tuscaloosa?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Centreville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Selma and 39.8 miles from Tuscaloosa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Centreville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selma and Tuscaloosa. Straight-line distance: 63.93 mi (102.89 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 Tuscaloosa
The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
| Population | 102,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.2098400, -87.5691700 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.569166, 33.209831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
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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