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

The driving distance from Evergreen, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
113.88 mi
02h 01m
Flight
102.53 mi
165 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.53 mi
Kilometers
165 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.88 mi
Kilometers
183.27 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 PM EDT
Return by in Evergreen
Wed, Apr 15, 10:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-15T18:56
Arrive Phenix City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen
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
Shorter
AL

Town

From Evergreen
60.8 mi
01h 00m
To Phenix City
53.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Autauga County 40

    8.5 mi · 21 min · Autauga County 40

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Cobbs Ford Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

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

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  13. 13

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
62.2 mi · 55%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 20%
Autauga County 40
8.5 mi · 7%
Cobbs Ford Road
8.42 mi · 7%
Opelika Road
0.79 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Continue straight

62 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorter
01h 00m from Evergreen
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evergreen 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 Evergreen to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Shorter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Evergreen and 53.1 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evergreen 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 Evergreen and Sunny near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Shorter

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

104 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 102.53 mi (165 km).

Evergreen

#1 Evergreen

County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States

Population3,467
Coordinates32.5523600, -86.7577600
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Autauga County 40 (-86.75792, 32.552522)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.21 L · about $15.22
Round trip
$30.45
8.04 gal · 30.42 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.22 $30.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.12 $34.24
Premium $4.63 $18.59 $37.18
Diesel $5.42 $21.77 $43.54

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evergreen, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Evergreen is 18:56:15, although it is 19:56:15 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.