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

The driving distance from Chickasaw, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 243 miles (391 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.97 mi
03h 40m
Flight
215.91 mi
347.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.91 mi
Kilometers
347.48 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.97 mi
Kilometers
391.02 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Sat, May 30, 11:05 AM EDT
Return by in Chickasaw
Sat, May 30, 1:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chickasaw
2026-05-30T06:24
Arrive Phenix City
Sat, May 30, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chickasaw
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Chickasaw
123.4 mi
01h 50m
To Phenix City
119.6 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    71 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Craft Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Craft Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Saraland Boulevard South

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Saraland Boulevard South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    916 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  7. 7

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

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

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

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  14. 14

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chickasaw 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saraland Boulevard South
158 mi · 65%
I-85 North
62.2 mi · 26%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 9%
North Craft Highway
1.22 mi · 1%
Opelika Road
0.79 mi
13th Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Saraland Boulevard South

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
01h 50m from Chickasaw
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chickasaw and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Phenix City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243 miles (391 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.4 miles from Chickasaw and 119.6 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.45 one way or $64.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chickasaw 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chickasaw and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

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Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chickasaw and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 215.91 mi (347.48 km).

Chickasaw

#1 Chickasaw

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population5,659
Coordinates30.7638000, -88.0747200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.07476, 30.763793)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.57 gal
32.45 L · about $32.45
Round trip
$64.91
17.14 gal · 64.9 L
Estimated CO2
76.2 kg one way
Round trip: 152.3 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.45 $64.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.50 $73.00
Premium $4.63 $39.64 $79.27
Diesel $5.42 $46.41 $92.81

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chickasaw, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Chickasaw is 06:24:45, although it is 07:24:45 in Phenix City.

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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.