How far is Centre, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Centre, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centre and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centre and Phenix City.
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Start on Cedar Bluff Road
96 m · 6 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
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Turn slight left
33 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto North River Street
125 m · 15 sec · North River Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight
19.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto Old Cedartown Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Cedartown Road
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Continue on Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest
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Continue on Old Cave Spring Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cave Spring Road
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Continue on Cave Spring Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Cave Spring Road
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Continue on North Cave Spring Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Cave Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wissahickon Avenue
678 ft · 16 sec · Wissahickon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South College Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South College Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
546 ft · 16 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.4 mi · 31 min
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Continue on North Park Street
11.4 mi · 17 min · North Park Street
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Whitesville Street
1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
31 mi · 33 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 540, GA 22, US 80: Phenix City Alabama, Macon
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 West, US 80 West: Phenix City, Alabama
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto J.R. Allen Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · J.R. Allen Freeway
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Continue on Phenix City North Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Phenix City North Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1419 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Summerville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Summerville Road
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Continue on Broad Street
2299 ft · 46 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 Centre 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.
Martha Berry Highway
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centre 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 Centre to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Ranburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Centre and 77.7 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Centre and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centre and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Ranburne
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 Ranburne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centre and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 122.57 mi (197.26 km).
#1 Centre
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 34.1520400, -85.6788500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.71 | $41.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.30 | $46.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.62 | $59.24 |
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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