How far is Andalusia, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Andalusia, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Andalusia and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andalusia and Phenix City.
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Start on Court Square
57 m · 6 sec · Court Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Church Street
1420 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto River Falls Street
2301 ft · 1 min · River Falls Street
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Continue on River Falls Road
573 ft · 16 sec · River Falls Road
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Continue on River Falls Street
1808 ft · 50 sec · River Falls Street
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Continue on River Falls Street
529 ft · 21 sec · River Falls Street
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Continue on River Falls Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · River Falls Street
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Turn right
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Mobile Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Mobile Road
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Take the ramp right
1486 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 1 hr 8 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 Andalusia and Phenix City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I-85 North
Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Andalusia and Mostly Sunny near Phenix City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Andalusia to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Andalusia and 82.3 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.80 one way or $45.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Andalusia and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andalusia and Mostly Sunny near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
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Camden, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Andalusia and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 118.36 mi (190.49 km).
#1 Andalusia
City in Covington County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 8,677 |
| Coordinates | 31.3080800, -86.4824300 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.64 | $51.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.60 | $65.20 |
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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