Selma, CA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Selma, CA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 203-mile quick runs to 324-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Selma, CA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
323.7 mi
San Diego, CA
Quickest Drive
3h 48m
Los Angeles, CA
Plan Around Selma, CA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Selma, CA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Selma, CA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Selma, CA
Driving from Selma, CA
The typical drive from Selma, CA covers about 251 miles and takes around 4h 45m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 324 miles (6h 11m), while the shortest is just 203 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Selma, CA most often head toward San Diego, CA (323.7 mi, 6h 11m), Long Beach, CA (226.8 mi, 4h 17m), and Los Angeles, CA (202.7 mi, 3h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 251-mile drive from Selma, CA, expect to burn about 9.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Selma, CA and 4 routes heading into Selma, CA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 203 to 324 miles.
The longest mapped route from Selma, CA covers 324 miles and takes approximately 6h 11m. Shorter options start at just 203 miles.
The average route from Selma, CA runs about 251 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Selma, CA include San Diego, CA, Long Beach, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Selma, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,586
Median Income
$55,839
Median Home Value
$288,700
Median Age
33.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Selma, CA
A sampling of people born in Selma, CA.
Bob Van Osdel
1910–1987
American high jumper (1910-1987)
Matt Garza
1983
American professional baseball player, pitcher
Andrea Duran
1984
softball player
Robert M. Miura
1938–2018
American academic
Calaway H. Dodson
1928–2020
American botanist, orchidologist & taxonomist (1928-2020)
City data from Wikidata (Q983593), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Selma, CA
Selma is in the San Joaquin Valley of California just south of Fresno.
The city itself has a population of about 22,000. Selma's claim to fame is that it is the Rasin Capital of the World.
1 Best Western Colonial Inn, 2799 Floral Ave, ☏ +1 559 891-0300, fax: +1 559 891-1538. 2 Holiday Inn, 2950 Pea Soup Andersens Blvd, ☏ +1 559 891-8000.
Take the California Route 99, a north/south route.
Travel tips adapted from Selma (California) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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