How far is Selma, AL from Birmingham, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Selma and Birmingham is 77.96 miles (125.46 km).

Flight distance from Selma, AL to Birmingham, AL is 77.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Selma to Birmingham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Selma, Alabama to Birmingham, Alabama is: 92.89 miles (149.5 km) by car.

Driving from Selma to Birmingham will take approximately 01 hours 41 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 Alabama. It is located in the central part of the state. Birmingham is known for its many steel mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Vulcan Park and Museum.

Population	206950
GPS Coordinates	33°31'14"N 86°48'9"W
Latitude	33.5206600
Longitude	-86.8024900
Altitude	187
Country	United States

Starting point in Selma: Alabama Avenue (-87.021068,32.407306)
Ending point in Birmingham: 24th Street North (-86.802565,33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time Between Selma and Birmingham

The distance between Selma and Birmingham is 149 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 39 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 Birmingham. The current time is 06:34:49.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.41 liters (3.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Selma and Birmingham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Selma to Birmingham is $10.09 (diesel $13.66).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$10.09	$11.42	$12.65	$13.66

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 November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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