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

The driving distance from Geneva, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
131.85 mi
02h 31m
Flight
111.55 mi
179.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.55 mi
Kilometers
179.52 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.85 mi
Kilometers
212.2 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Tue, May 5, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Geneva
Tue, May 5, 4:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-05-04T23:24
Arrive Phenix City
Tue, May 5, 1:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
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
Abbeville
AL

City in Henry County, Alabama, USA

From Geneva
66 mi
01h 15m
To Phenix City
65.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Town Avenue

    18 m · 7 sec · East Town Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    3041 ft · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Maple Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Maple Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Maple Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mill Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Mill Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East White Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East White Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hartford Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hartford Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ross Clark Circle

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Ross Clark Circle

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Reeves Street

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Reeves Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1403 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    42.5 mi · 52 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

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

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto General Colin Powell Parkway

    561 ft · 11 sec · General Colin Powell Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Broad Street

    2544 ft · 51 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geneva 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reeves Street
48.9 mi · 37%
North Eufaula Avenue
42.5 mi · 32%
Maple Street
9.54 mi · 7%
Mill Street
8.13 mi · 6%
Hartford Highway
5.93 mi · 4%
Ross Clark Circle
5.28 mi · 4%
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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbeville
01h 15m from Geneva
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Geneva 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 Geneva to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Abbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Geneva and 65.9 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 111.55 mi (179.52 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

Town in Alabama

Population4,262
Coordinates31.0329600, -85.8638200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: East Town Avenue (-85.863832, 31.032987)
End: Broad Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.80 $39.61
Premium $4.63 $21.51 $43.01
Diesel $5.42 $25.18 $50.36

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Geneva, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Geneva is 23:24:02, although it is 00:24:02 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.