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

The driving distance from Heflin, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
110.19 mi
02h 04m
Flight
88.2 mi
141.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.2 mi
Kilometers
141.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.19 mi
Kilometers
177.34 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Heflin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heflin
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Phenix City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heflin
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
Roanoke
AL

City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States

From Heflin
55.5 mi
01h 02m
To Phenix City
54.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Street

    1 km · 1 min · Ross Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    19 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Frank Ledbetter Memorial Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Frank Ledbetter Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stateline Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Stateline Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    121 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right

    18.8 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Lagrange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lagrange Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Martha Berry Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    31 mi · 33 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 540, GA 22, US 80: Phenix City Alabama, Macon

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 West, US 80 West: Phenix City, Alabama

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto J.R. Allen Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · J.R. Allen Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Phenix City North Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phenix City North Bypass

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1419 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Summerville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Summerville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Broad Street

    2299 ft · 46 sec · Broad Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Heflin and Phenix City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
31 mi · 28%
Ross Street
19.6 mi · 18%
Martha Berry Highway
9.73 mi · 9%
New Franklin Road
7.54 mi · 7%
Hamilton Road
7.16 mi · 6%
Frank Ledbetter Memorial Drive
3.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

31 mi · 00h 33m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roanoke
01h 02m from Heflin
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Heflin 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 Heflin to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Heflin and 54.7 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roanoke

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

70 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

116 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heflin and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 88.2 mi (141.94 km).

Heflin

#1 Heflin

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,408
Coordinates33.6489900, -85.5874600
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Ross Street (-85.587346, 33.648984)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.72 L · about $14.73
Round trip
$29.46
7.78 gal · 29.44 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.73 $29.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.57 $33.14
Premium $4.63 $17.99 $35.98
Diesel $5.42 $21.06 $42.13

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Heflin, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Heflin is 01:00:19, although it is 02:00:19 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.