Selma, TX Road Trips
Selma, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 263 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Selma, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Heber Vazquez
Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
511.7 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
39m
Grey Forest, TX
Plan Around Selma, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Selma, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Selma, TX
Driving from Selma, TX
Expect an average of 263 miles and about 4h 40m behind the wheel when leaving Selma, TX. 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 512 miles (8h 56m), while the shortest is just 30 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Selma, TX are Amarillo, TX (511.7 mi, 8h 56m), Irving, TX (264.1 mi, 4h 43m), Grand Prairie, TX (260.1 mi, 4h 40m), Fort Worth, TX (246.7 mi, 4h 21m), and Grey Forest, TX (29.9 mi, 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 263-mile trip from Selma, TX, budget about $39 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. 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 5 mapped routes leaving Selma, TX and 5 routes heading into Selma, TX, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 30 to 512 miles.
The longest mapped route from Selma, TX covers 512 miles and takes approximately 8h 56m. Shorter options start at just 30 miles.
The average route from Selma, TX runs about 263 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 263-mile trip from Selma, TX costs roughly $39 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Selma, TX include Amarillo, TX, Irving, TX, Grand Prairie, TX and Fort Worth, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Selma, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
11,302
Median Income
$97,153
Median Home Value
$288,700
Median Age
33.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Selma, TX at a Glance
Founded
1964
Elevation
755 ft
Area
5 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q981911), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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