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

The driving distance from Holtville, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.62 mi
01h 43m
Flight
78.06 mi
125.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.06 mi
Kilometers
125.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.62 mi
Kilometers
149.05 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Sun, Nov 8, 3:19 AM EST
Return by in Holtville
Sun, Nov 8, 4:03 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holtville
2026-11-08T00:36
Arrive Phenix City
Sun, Nov 8, 2:19 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holtville
9:30 PM CST
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
Franklin
AL

Town in Macon County, Alabama, United States

From Holtville
52.6 mi
00h 51m
To Phenix City
40 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
73ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 7:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m ยท 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whatley Drive

    34 m ยท 11 sec ยท Whatley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Holtville Road

    9.7 mi ยท 17 min ยท Holtville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    2735 ft ยท 56 sec ยท North Bridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    959 ft ยท 19 sec ยท West Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km ยท 1 min ยท South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    9 mi ยท 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.6 mi ยท 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I-85 North, US 80 East: Atlanta

    678 ft ยท 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I-85 North, US 80 East: Atlanta

    33.3 mi ยท 36 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi ยท 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City

    1185 ft ยท 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    80 m ยท 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi ยท 25 min ยท Columbus Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi ยท 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท Opelika Road

  17. 17

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

    2387 ft ยท 1 min ยท Crawford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft ยท 1 min ยท 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m ยท 8 sec ยท 12th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft ยท 1 min ยท 13th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m ยท 1 sec ยท Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holtville 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 North
55.5 mi ยท 60%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi ยท 24%
Holtville Road
9.75 mi ยท 11%
Opelika Road
0.79 mi ยท 1%
South Main Street
0.75 mi ยท 1%
North Bridge Street
0.52 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I-85 North

Keep slight right to continue on I-85 North, US 80 East: Atlanta

33.3 mi ยท 00h 36m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 51m from Holtville
Leave By
3:04 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holtville 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 Holtville to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Holtville and 40 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

52 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

115 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holtville and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 78.06 mi (125.62 km).

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#1 Holtville

Holtville is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.6362400, -86.3266400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Whatley Drive (-86.32663, 32.63624)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L ยท about $11.99
Round trip
$23.99
6.54 gal ยท 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $11.99 $23.99
Mid-grade $4.15 $13.58 $27.17
Premium $4.55 $14.89 $29.78
Diesel $5.82 $19.04 $38.08

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 ยท Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Holtville, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Holtville is 00:36:39, although it is 01:36:39 in Phenix City.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.