How far is Fairhope, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Fairhope, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairhope and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhope and Phenix City.
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Start on Fairhope Avenue
33 m · 11 sec · Fairhope Avenue
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Turn left onto North Section Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Section Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Homestead Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Homestead Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Homestead Avenue
2221 ft · 56 sec · Homestead Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1183 ft · 29 sec · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
7.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 98
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn slight right
95 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
891 ft · 20 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left
20.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the ramp right
1741 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
138.8 mi · 2 hr 29 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 Fairhope and Phenix City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Spanish Fort Boulevard
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairhope and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Phenix City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairhope to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Fairhope and 122.6 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairhope 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 Likely around Fairhope and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairhope and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 217.6 mi (350.19 km).
#1 Fairhope
City in Baldwin County, Alabama U.
| Population | 23,584 |
| Coordinates | 30.5229700, -87.9033300 |
| 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: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.59 | $67.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.78 | $75.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.02 | $82.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.03 | $96.06 |
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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