How far is Brewton, AL from Phenix City, AL?

The driving distance from Brewton, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.63 mi
02h 59m
Flight
153.96 mi
247.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.96 mi
Kilometers
247.77 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.63 mi
Kilometers
295.53 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Brewton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewton
2026-04-15T18:12
Arrive Phenix City
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewton
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Brewton
94.6 mi
01h 29m
To Phenix City
89 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brewton and Phenix City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewton and Phenix City.

  1. 1

    Start on Bob Teller Drive

    54 m · 10 sec · Bob Teller Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

    31 m · 10 sec · Belleville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Saint Joseph Avenue

    1516 ft · 26 sec · Saint Joseph Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Douglas Avenue

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Douglas Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Jackson

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jackson

  6. 6

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    592 ft · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Conecuh County 58

    38 m · 5 sec · Conecuh County 58

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3024 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    77.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

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

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  19. 19

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewton and Phenix City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conecuh County 58
77.9 mi · 42%
I-85 North
62.2 mi · 34%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 12%
Douglas Avenue
14.2 mi · 8%
North Jackson Street
8.22 mi · 4%
Jackson
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

Conecuh County 58

Merge slight left

77.6 mi · 01h 24m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 29m from Brewton
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Brewton and Sunny near Phenix City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brewton to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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 94.6 miles from Brewton and 89 miles from Phenix City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.54 one way or $49.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brewton and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Brewton and Sunny near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery, 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 Montgomery.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewton and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 153.96 mi (247.77 km).

Brewton

#1 Brewton

City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States

Population5,141
Coordinates31.1051800, -87.0721900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Bob Teller Drive (-87.072161, 31.104752)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.53 L · about $24.54
Round trip
$49.08
12.96 gal · 49.06 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.54 $49.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.60 $55.20
Premium $4.63 $29.97 $59.94
Diesel $5.42 $35.09 $70.18

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brewton, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Brewton is 18:12:36, although it is 19:12:36 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.