How far is Livingston, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Livingston, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.8 miles (299 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Livingston and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston and Phenix City.
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Start on North Street
12.2 mi · 17 min · North Street
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Merge slight left
611 ft · 8 sec
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Take the exit slight left
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
63.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge
34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway
21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Opelika Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Road
2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road
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Continue on 14th Street
2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 13th Street
2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2 m · 1 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 Livingston and Phenix City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
63.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livingston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Phenix City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Livingston to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Lowndesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Livingston and 101.3 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.8 miles (299 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.76 one way or $55.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Livingston and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Livingston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Lowndesboro
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 Lowndesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 185.78 mi (298.99 km).
#1 Livingston
City in Alabama
| Population | 3,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.5843000, -88.1872500 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.76 | $55.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.22 | $62.44 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.69 | $79.38 |
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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