How far is Demopolis, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Demopolis, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Demopolis and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Demopolis and Phenix City.
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Start on North Strawberry Avenue
34 m · 10 sec · North Strawberry Avenue
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
111 m · 20 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Turn left
48.8 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge
34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 6 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 Demopolis and Phenix City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Demopolis 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 Demopolis to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Demopolis and 88.7 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Demopolis 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 Demopolis and 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Demopolis and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 165.28 mi (265.99 km).
#1 Demopolis
City in Alabama
| Population | 6,539 |
| Coordinates | 32.5176400, -87.8364000 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.39 | $54.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
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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