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

The driving distance from Foley, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.37 mi
04h 08m
Flight
212.96 mi
342.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.96 mi
Kilometers
342.72 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.37 mi
Kilometers
412.58 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Fri, Apr 10, 3:26 PM EDT
Return by in Foley
Fri, Apr 10, 6:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foley
2026-04-10T10:17
Arrive Phenix City
Fri, Apr 10, 2:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foley
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dozier
AL

Human settlement in Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States of America

From Foley
106.5 mi
02h 04m
To Phenix City
149.9 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Turn-by-turn directions are not available for this route yet, but the driving route map is still shown above.

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
212.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dozier
02h 04m from Foley
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Foley 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 Foley to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Dozier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.5 miles from Foley and 149.9 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.27 one way or $68.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dozier

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

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

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Montgomery, AL

93 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Camden, AL

103 mi away
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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foley and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 212.96 mi (342.72 km).

Foley

#1 Foley

City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

Population21,446
Coordinates30.4065900, -87.6836000
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: East Laurel Avenue (-87.683602, 30.406424)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.24 L · about $34.27
Round trip
$68.54
18.1 gal · 68.48 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.27 $68.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $38.54 $77.09
Premium $4.63 $41.86 $83.71
Diesel $5.42 $49.01 $98.01

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 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Foley, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Foley is 10:17:40, although it is 11:17:40 in Phenix City.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.