AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Selma to Montgomery March Byway

Alabama
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Flag Framing Edmund Pettus Bridge · Public Domain. Courtesy of Alabama Tourism Department · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Journey through history along the trail that marks one of the major historic events in 20th-century American history, the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March, led by Martin Luther King, Jr. Wind through the streets of Selma; pass through countryside where marchers spent the night on their way to Montgomery.

The experienceAll-American Road
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway
The red and white stripes of the American flag hang over a view of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing the Alabama River in the distance.
Flag Framing Edmund Pettus Bridge
Public Domain. Courtesy of Alabama Tourism Department · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.