How far is Guntersville, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Guntersville, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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City in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guntersville and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guntersville and Phenix City.
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Start on Gunter Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Gunter Avenue
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Continue on Florida Short Route
25.9 mi · 38 min · Florida Short Route
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Turn right
46.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Turn left
1244 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta
3.2 mi · 4 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 Guntersville and Phenix City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rockford Highway
Merge slight left
64.3 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Guntersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Phenix City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guntersville to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Guntersville and 95.7 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.52 one way or $51.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Guntersville and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Guntersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guntersville and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 150.23 mi (241.77 km).
#1 Guntersville
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.3582300, -86.2944600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.52 | $51.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.71 | $57.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.50 | $72.99 |
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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