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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Lanier Avenue
702 ft · 32 sec · North Lanier Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
754 ft · 38 sec · North 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gilmer Avenue
1509 ft · 32 sec · North Gilmer Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1068 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
122 m · 13 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
714 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on East 10th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street
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Continue straight
1177 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right
14 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
695 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I-185 South: Columbus
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
14.5 mi · 15 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 540, GA 22, US 80: Phenix City Alabama, Macon
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 West, US 80 West: Phenix City, Alabama
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto J.R. Allen Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · J.R. Allen Freeway
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Continue on Phenix City North Bypass
1.5 km · 1 min · Phenix City North Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1419 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Summerville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Summerville Road
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Continue on Broad Street
2299 ft · 46 sec · Broad Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley.
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lanett and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 29.61 mi (47.66 km).
#1 Lanett
City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,054 |
| Coordinates | 32.8687400, -85.1905000 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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