How far is Elba, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Elba, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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Town in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elba and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elba and Phenix City.
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Start on Simmons Street
72 m · 12 sec · Simmons Street
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Turn right onto Claxton Avenue
95 m · 14 sec · Claxton Avenue
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Turn left onto Davis Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Davis Street
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto State Route 302
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 302
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Continue on Mc Kinnon Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Mc Kinnon Street
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Turn left onto North John Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North John Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
561 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right
13.4 mi · 23 min
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Turn slight left onto AL 51 South: Ariton
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Clio Road
10.4 mi · 15 min · Clio Road
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Continue on Louisville Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Louisville Street
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Continue on Main Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on Billy Watson Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Billy Watson Highway
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Turn right onto Southern Bypass
19 mi · 28 min · Southern Bypass
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Turn left onto South Eufaula Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Eufaula Avenue
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Continue on North Eufaula Avenue
42.5 mi · 52 min · North Eufaula Avenue
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South
2.9 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
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Turn straight onto General Colin Powell Parkway
561 ft · 11 sec · General Colin Powell Parkway
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Continue on Broad Street
2544 ft · 51 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 Elba 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.
North Eufaula Avenue
Continue on North Eufaula Avenue
42.5 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Elba 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 Elba to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Elba and 55.3 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elba 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 Elba and Sunny near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elba and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 96.13 mi (154.7 km).
#1 Elba
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,919 |
| Coordinates | 31.4146100, -86.0677200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broad Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.67 | $35.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.47 | $44.94 |
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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