Origin
Selma, AL
Afternoon in Selma on Sunday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selma, AL to Montgomery, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selma, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
Selma to Montgomery is 50.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via US 80, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive connects two significant locations within Alabama's Southeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, rather than a high-speed interstate journey. With a short travel time and minimal stops recommended, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion. It's a straightforward trip that covers a modest distance, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a standalone short trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Edmund Pettus Bridge | 34.5 mi | 40m |
| US 80 | 13 mi | 16m |
| West Fairview Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Norman Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Decatur Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Union Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alabama Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Edmund Pettus Bridge
— 34.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma, AL and Montgomery, AL.
1
Start on Alabama Avenue
397 ft
·
15 sec
·
Alabama Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 80 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on US 80 Business
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Edmund Pettus Bridge
4
Continue on US 80; AL 21
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
US 80; AL 21
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 80
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 169
Toward Fairview Avenue
7
Turn slight right onto West Fairview Avenue
209 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Fairview Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Fairview Avenue
9
Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Norman Bridge Road
10
Continue on South Decatur Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Decatur Street
11
Continue on South Union Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Union Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Union Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Selma, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 49.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 80 Business / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 80 Business / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 80
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
47.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Fairview Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 169
Toward Fairview Avenue
4
47.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
West Fairview Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto West Fairview Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Norman Bridge Road
Turn left onto Norman Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.57 one way
$15.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.99 | $17.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Montgomery, AL
Afternoon in Montgomery on Sunday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive', meaning you'll navigate through towns and potentially encounter more frequent intersections. Only 26% of this trip is on highways, so be prepared for a more grounded driving experience. The longest continuous stretch you'll cover is 34.5 miles on Edmund Pettus Bridge, after which the road will likely transition to more varied local roads. The drive progresses through areas that require attention to local traffic patterns and signage.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.5 mi on Edmund Pettus Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 80 Business / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 80 Business / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving in Montgomery, AL
Full guide →Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, in the River Heritage region of the state. Montgomery has also been recognized nationally for its downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on Edmund Pettus Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 80 Business / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 47.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montgomery, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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