How far is Adamsville, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Adamsville, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Adamsville and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adamsville and Phenix City.
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Start on Bankhead Highway
23 m · 5 sec · Bankhead Highway
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Turn left onto Spring Street
103 m · 12 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
86 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1169 ft · 54 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Adamsville Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Adamsville Parkway
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Continue on Forestdale Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Boulevard
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Continue on Bankhead Highway West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West
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Continue on Arkadelphia Road
2484 ft · 48 sec · Arkadelphia Road
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Continue on Arkadelphia Road
670 ft · 13 sec · Arkadelphia Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown
1566 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
17.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway
21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Opelika Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Road
2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road
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Continue on 14th Street
2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 13th Street
2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Adamsville and Phenix City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 280 East
Take the exit straight
91.2 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Adamsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Phenix City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Adamsville to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kellyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Adamsville and 109.4 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Adamsville and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Adamsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Kellyton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kellyton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Adamsville and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 137.55 mi (221.37 km).
#1 Adamsville
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 4,211 |
| Coordinates | 33.6009400, -86.9561100 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $24.80 | $49.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.90 | $55.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.29 | $60.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.47 | $70.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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