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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.5 mi
02h 57m
Flight
137.55 mi
221.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.55 mi
Kilometers
221.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.5 mi
Kilometers
298.54 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Adamsville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adamsville
2026-04-19T02:51
Arrive Phenix City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adamsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kellyton
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Adamsville
76.1 mi
01h 28m
To Phenix City
109.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Bankhead Highway

    23 m · 5 sec · Bankhead Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    103 m · 12 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    86 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1169 ft · 54 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Adamsville Parkway

    3 mi · 4 min · Adamsville Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Forestdale Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Bankhead Highway West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West

  8. 8

    Continue on Arkadelphia Road

    2484 ft · 48 sec · Arkadelphia Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Arkadelphia Road

    670 ft · 13 sec · Arkadelphia Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown

    1566 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Road

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  24. 24

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  28. 28

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
109 mi · 59%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 12%
Forestdale Boulevard
3.59 mi · 2%
I-85 North
3.24 mi · 2%
Adamsville Parkway
2.98 mi · 2%
I-20 East
2.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellyton
01h 28m from Adamsville
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kellyton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kellyton.

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

78 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

93 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

106 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adamsville and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 137.55 mi (221.37 km).

Adamsville

#1 Adamsville

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Population4,211
Coordinates33.6009400, -86.9561100
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Bankhead Highway (-86.955984, 33.601054)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.78 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.61
13.1 gal · 49.56 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Adamsville, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Adamsville is 02:51:30, although it is 03:51:30 in Phenix City.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.