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

The driving distance from Eufaula, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.96 mi
00h 48m
Flight
40.94 mi
65.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.94 mi
Kilometers
65.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.58 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Sat, May 2, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in Eufaula
Sat, May 2, 1:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eufaula
2026-05-02T12:05
Arrive Phenix City
Sat, May 2, 12:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eufaula
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
Hurtsboro
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Eufaula
23.4 mi
00h 24m
To Phenix City
23.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Eufaula Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    42.5 mi · 52 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto General Colin Powell Parkway

    561 ft · 11 sec · General Colin Powell Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    2544 ft · 51 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eufaula 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
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eufaula Avenue
42.5 mi · 91%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South
2.92 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
0.71 mi · 2%
Broad Street
0.48 mi · 1%
General Colin Powell Parkway
0.11 mi
South Eufaula Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hurtsboro
00h 24m from Eufaula
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eufaula and Showers And Thunderstorms near Phenix City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Hurtsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Eufaula and 23.5 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Eufaula and Showers And Thunderstorms near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Hurtsboro

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eufaula and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 40.94 mi (65.88 km).

Eufaula

#1 Eufaula

City in Alabama

Population11,621
Coordinates31.8912700, -85.1454900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: East Barbour Street (-85.14549, 31.891378)
End: Broad Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.57
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.29 $12.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.07 $14.14
Premium $4.63 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $5.42 $8.99 $17.98

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Eufaula, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Eufaula is 12:05:04, although it is 13:05:04 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.