Transportation System
Interstates/Highways
Federal Highway US 84 runs through the City of Elba and other federal and state highways are located within the city and in nearby areas of the county.
Interstates:
- I-10 (68 miles/109 km)
- I-65 (57 miles/92 km)
Federal Highways:
- US 84 (runs through Elba)
- US 231 (25 miles/40 km)
- US 331 (15 miles/24 km)
State Highways:
- SR 87 (runs through Elba)
- SR 125 (runs through Elba)
- SR 189 (runs through Elba)
Airports
The City of Elba has a municipal airport and is within 45 miles of a larger commercial service airport in Dothan, AL. Delta Connections at the Dothan Regional Airport offers jet service to Atlanta.
Nearby airports include:
Airport | Location | Distance from Elba |
---|---|---|
Carl Folsom Airport | Elba, AL | In City Limits |
Dothan Regional Airport | Dothan, AL | 46 Miles/74 KM |
Montgomery Regional Airport | Montgomery, AL | 81 Miles/130 KM |
Northwest Florida Regional Airport | Eglin AFB (Fort Walton/Destin Area) | 83 Miles/134 KM |
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | Panama City, FL | 94 Miles/151 KM |
Pensacola International Airport | Pensacola, FL | 111 Miles/179 KM |
Mobile Regional Airport | Mobile, AL | 165 Miles/265 KM |
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | Birmingham, AL | 176 Miles/383 KM |
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | Atlanta, GA | 222 Miles/357 KM |
Source: Distance based on MapQuest.
Railways
The Wiregrass Central Railroad is located within Coffee County. The track extends from Enterprise, AL (east of the City of Elba) to Waterford, AL, where it connects with the CSX railway.
Port Facilities
Port facilities are available at the Alabama State Docks located in Mobile, AL (161 miles/259 km from Elba). This is a major port for the Southeast and includes intermodal facilities. More information about this port can be found on the Alabama State Port Authority website.