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

The driving distance from Lanett, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
44.14 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.61 mi
47.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.61 mi
Kilometers
47.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.14 mi
Kilometers
71.04 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Lanett
Wed, Apr 15, 6:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lanett
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Phenix City
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Valley
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Lanett
20 mi
00h 24m
To Phenix City
24.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lanier Avenue

    702 ft · 32 sec · North Lanier Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    754 ft · 38 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gilmer Avenue

    1509 ft · 32 sec · North Gilmer Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1068 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    122 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    714 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East 10th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1177 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    14 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    695 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I-185 South: Columbus

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    14.5 mi · 15 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 540, GA 22, US 80: Phenix City Alabama, Macon

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 West, US 80 West: Phenix City, Alabama

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto J.R. Allen Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · J.R. Allen Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Phenix City North Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Phenix City North Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1419 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Summerville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Summerville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Broad Street

    2299 ft · 46 sec · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
14.5 mi · 33%
J.R. Allen Freeway
3.21 mi · 7%
East 10th Street
2.48 mi · 6%
Summerville Road
1.96 mi · 4%
Phenix City North Bypass
1.17 mi · 3%
GA 22 West
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

14.5 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley
00h 24m from Lanett
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lanett 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 Lanett to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Lanett and 24.1 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

110 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lanett and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 29.61 mi (47.66 km).

Lanett

#1 Lanett

City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States

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

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lanier Avenue (-85.190562, 32.868783)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.82
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.91 $11.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.64 $13.29
Premium $4.63 $7.22 $14.43
Diesel $5.42 $8.45 $16.89

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lanett, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Lanett is 17:17:16, although it is 18:17:16 in Phenix City.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.