How far is Selma, AL from Montgomery, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Selma and Montgomery is 42.17 miles (67.86 km).

Flight distance from Selma, AL to Montgomery, AL is 42.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama is: 50.25 miles (80.87 km) by car.

Driving from Selma to Montgomery will take approximately 00 hours 52 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 capital of Alabama. It is located in the central part of the state. Montgomery is known for its many civil rights landmarks, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Alabama State Capitol and the Rosa Parks Museum.

Population	196268
GPS Coordinates	32°22'1"N 86°17'60"W
Latitude	32.3668100
Longitude	-86.2999700
Altitude	73
Country	United States

Starting point in Selma: Alabama Avenue (-87.021068,32.407306)
Ending point in Montgomery: South Union Street (-86.300031,32.366809)

Estimated Travel Time Between Selma and Montgomery

The distance between Selma and Montgomery is 81 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 53 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 Montgomery. The current time is 09:15:52.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	01 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	01 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 00 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.71 liters (1.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Selma and Montgomery.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Selma to Montgomery is $5.46 (diesel $7.39).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$5.46	$6.18	$6.84	$7.39

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 December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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