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

The driving distance from Headland, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
88.71 mi
01h 32m
Flight
79.91 mi
128.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.91 mi
Kilometers
128.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.71 mi
Kilometers
142.76 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 30, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Headland
Thu, Apr 30, 3:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Headland
2026-04-30T00:34
Arrive Phenix City
Thu, Apr 30, 2:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Headland
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
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Headland
44.3 mi
00h 46m
To Phenix City
44.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    74 m · 10 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    42.5 mi · 52 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

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

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto General Colin Powell Parkway

    561 ft · 11 sec · General Colin Powell Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Broad Street

    2544 ft · 51 sec · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Headland 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eufaula Avenue
42.5 mi · 48%
Main Street
21.8 mi · 25%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South
2.92 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
0.71 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.48 mi · 1%
General Colin Powell Parkway
0.11 mi
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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
00h 46m from Headland
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Headland 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 Headland to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Headland and 44.4 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Headland 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 Headland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Phenix City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Headland and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 79.91 mi (128.61 km).

Headland

#1 Headland

City in Alabama, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates31.3512800, -85.3421600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-85.342135, 31.351477)
End: Broad Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.71
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.85 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.63 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.42 $16.95 $33.90

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Headland, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Headland is 00:34:02, although it is 01:34:02 in Phenix City.

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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.