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

The driving distance from Jasper, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.05 mi
03h 14m
Flight
161.79 mi
260.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.79 mi
Kilometers
260.38 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.05 mi
Kilometers
338.04 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Sun, May 3, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Jasper
Sun, May 3, 11:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jasper
2026-05-03T05:26
Arrive Phenix City
Sun, May 3, 8:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jasper
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Jasper
90.5 mi
01h 37m
To Phenix City
119.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    13 m · 6 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 20th Street West

    1919 ft · 57 sec · 20th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1824 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2655 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

    1037 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

    2557 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  21. 21

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasper 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
109 mi · 52%
20th Street West
33.8 mi · 16%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 11%
I 65 South
3.96 mi · 2%
I-85 North
3.24 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 280 East

Take the exit straight

91.2 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
161.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 37m from Jasper
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jasper 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 Jasper to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Jasper and 119.5 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 161.79 mi (260.38 km).

Jasper

#1 Jasper

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population13,278
Coordinates33.8312200, -87.2775100
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue (-87.27746, 33.831221)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.06 L · about $28.06
Round trip
$56.12
14.82 gal · 56.12 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.06 $56.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.56 $63.12
Premium $4.63 $34.27 $68.54
Diesel $5.42 $40.13 $80.25

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 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jasper, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Jasper is 05:26:52, although it is 06:26:52 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.