How far is Lanett, AL from Midland City, AL?

The driving distance from Lanett, AL to Midland City, AL is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
131.46 mi
02h 59m
Flight
108.53 mi
174.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.53 mi
Kilometers
174.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.46 mi
Kilometers
211.57 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland City
Sat, May 30, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in Lanett
Sat, May 30, 6:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lanett
2026-05-30T12:22
Arrive Midland City
Sat, May 30, 3:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lanett
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
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Lanett
65.8 mi
01h 29m
To Midland City
65.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lanett and Midland City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lanett and Midland City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lanier Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Lanier Avenue

    119 m · 22 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    1034 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street South

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gilmer Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Gilmer Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Avenue

    2938 ft · 50 sec · Broad Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I-85 South: Montgomery

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 51, AL 169: Opelika, Hurtsboro

    1614 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marvyn Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Marvyn Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Crawford Road

    16.1 mi · 25 min · Crawford Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2909 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    13 mi · 18 min · South Eufaula Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    526 ft · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1775 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East King Street

    9.9 mi · 18 min · East King Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kelly Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lanett and Midland City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Eufaula Avenue
40.5 mi · 31%
I-85 South
18.3 mi · 14%
Crawford Road
16.6 mi · 13%
East King Street
9.89 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.31 mi · 1%
South Gilmer Avenue
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
01h 29m from Lanett
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lanett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Midland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lanett to Midland City?

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Lanett and 65.6 miles from Midland City.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lanett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Midland City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lanett and Midland City. Straight-line distance: 108.53 mi (174.67 km).

Lanett

#1 Lanett

City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States

Population6,054
Coordinates32.8687400, -85.1905000
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Midland City

#2 Midland City

Town in Alabama

Population2,377
Coordinates31.3190600, -85.4938200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Lanett (-85.1905, 32.86874)
End: Midland City (-85.49382, 31.31906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.14
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.57 $35.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.76 $39.52
Premium $4.63 $21.46 $42.92
Diesel $5.42 $25.13 $50.25

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lanett and Midland City. The current time is 12:22:21.

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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.