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

The driving distance from Dadeville, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
55.66 mi
01h 01m
Flight
50.88 mi
81.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.88 mi
Kilometers
81.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.66 mi
Kilometers
89.58 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 16, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Dadeville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dadeville
2026-04-16T03:30
Arrive Phenix City
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dadeville
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
Opelika
AL

City in Alabama

From Dadeville
27.9 mi
00h 30m
To Phenix City
27.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadnax Street

    2013 ft · 45 sec · North Broadnax Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27.1 mi · 33 min

  3. 3

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

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

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  9. 9

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 41%
I-85 North
3.24 mi · 6%
Opelika Road
0.79 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Crawford Road
0.45 mi · 1%
14th Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

27.1 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Opelika
00h 30m from Dadeville
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dadeville 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 Dadeville to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Opelika is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Dadeville and 27.8 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dadeville and Sunny near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Opelika

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

96 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

119 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dadeville and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 50.88 mi (81.88 km).

Dadeville

#1 Dadeville

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States

Population3,007
Coordinates32.8312400, -85.7635700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadnax Street (-85.763669, 32.831237)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.44 L · about $7.46
Round trip
$14.92
3.94 gal · 14.88 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.46 $14.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.39 $16.78
Premium $4.63 $9.11 $18.22
Diesel $5.42 $10.67 $21.34

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dadeville, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Dadeville is 03:30:29, although it is 04:30:29 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.