How far is Fort Payne, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Fort Payne, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Payne and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Payne and Phenix City.
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Start on Gault Avenue North
7 m · 5 sec · Gault Avenue North
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1882 ft · 52 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Wallace Avenue Northeast
21.6 mi · 31 min · Wallace Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alabama Highway 9 North
4.9 mi · 7 min · Alabama Highway 9 North
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Continue on Alabama Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Alabama Highway
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Turn right onto West Rome Bypass
10.3 mi · 13 min · West Rome Bypass
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Turn right onto Cedartown Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Highway
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Continue on Rome Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Bypass
28.7 mi · 38 min · Cedartown Bypass
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Continue on North Park Street
11.4 mi · 17 min · North Park Street
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on Whitesville Street
1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
31 mi · 33 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 540, GA 22, US 80: Phenix City Alabama, Macon
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 West, US 80 West: Phenix City, Alabama
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto J.R. Allen Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · J.R. Allen Freeway
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Continue on Phenix City North Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Phenix City North Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1419 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Summerville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Summerville Road
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Continue on Broad Street
2299 ft · 46 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 Fort Payne 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.
Martha Berry Highway
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Payne and Mostly Sunny near Phenix City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Payne to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Ranburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Fort Payne and 87 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Payne and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Payne and Mostly Sunny near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Ranburne
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 Ranburne.
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Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Payne and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 142.5 mi (229.33 km).
#1 Fort Payne
City in Alabama, US
| Population | 14,041 |
| Coordinates | 34.4442500, -85.7196900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.74 | $47.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
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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