How far is Hokes Bluff, AL from Phenix City, AL?

The driving distance from Hokes Bluff, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.7 mi
02h 51m
Flight
116.77 mi
187.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.77 mi
Kilometers
187.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.7 mi
Kilometers
244.13 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Tue, May 5, 9:35 PM EDT
Return by in Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 11:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hokes Bluff
2026-05-05T17:43
Arrive Phenix City
Tue, May 5, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hokes Bluff
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 Hokes Bluff
74.2 mi
01h 25m
To Phenix City
77.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 Hokes Bluff and Phenix City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hokes Bluff and Phenix City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lonesome Bend Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Lonesome Bend Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chastain Boulevard East

    18 mi · 21 min · Chastain Boulevard East

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2131 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2085 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden Springs Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Leon Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South

    1004 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South

    26.5 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.3 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Road

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 431 South
84 mi · 55%
Chastain Boulevard East
26 mi · 17%
Columbus Parkway
22.8 mi · 15%
Herman Nelson Highway
3.92 mi · 3%
I 20 East
3.5 mi · 2%
Lonesome Bend Road
2.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 431 South

Continue straight

57.3 mi · 01h 20m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roanoke
01h 25m from Hokes Bluff
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 74.2 miles from Hokes Bluff and 77.5 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff and Mostly 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 Hokes Bluff and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 116.77 mi (187.93 km).

Hokes Bluff

#1 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Alford Bend Road (-85.866393, 33.998137)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.26 L · about $20.26
Round trip
$40.52
10.7 gal · 40.52 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.26 $40.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.79 $45.57
Premium $4.63 $24.74 $49.49
Diesel $5.42 $28.97 $57.94

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 Hokes Bluff, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Hokes Bluff is 17:43:39, although it is 18:43:39 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.