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

The driving distance from Jacksonville, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
129.92 mi
02h 34m
Flight
102.68 mi
165.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.68 mi
Kilometers
165.25 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.92 mi
Kilometers
209.08 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T00:57
Arrive Phenix City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville
64.4 mi
01h 17m
To Phenix City
65.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square West

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Public Square West

  2. 2

    Continue on McClellan Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · McClellan Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baltzell Gate Road

    2932 ft · 1 min · Baltzell Gate Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ossington Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Ossington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on General Gerald Watson Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · General Gerald Watson Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Henry Road

    2376 ft · 39 sec · Henry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Golden Springs Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Leon Smith Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway

  10. 10

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

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South

    1004 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South

    26.5 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.3 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  17. 17

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 431 South
84 mi · 65%
Columbus Parkway
22.8 mi · 18%
Public Square West
3.92 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
3.89 mi · 3%
I 20 East
3.5 mi · 3%
McClellan Boulevard
3.27 mi · 3%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roanoke
01h 17m from Jacksonville
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 64.4 miles from Jacksonville and 65.6 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.34 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 102.68 mi (165.25 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States

Population12,972
Coordinates33.8138200, -85.7613000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square West (-85.761559, 33.813838)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.35 L · about $17.34
Round trip
$34.69
9.16 gal · 34.7 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.34 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.51 $39.01
Premium $4.63 $21.18 $42.37
Diesel $5.42 $24.80 $49.60

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksonville, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Jacksonville is 00:57:24, although it is 01:57:24 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.