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

The driving distance from Meadowbrook, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.72 mi
02h 23m
Flight
117.51 mi
189.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.51 mi
Kilometers
189.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.72 mi
Kilometers
210.38 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Meadowbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowbrook
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Phenix City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowbrook
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
Alexander City
AL

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

From Meadowbrook
65.3 mi
01h 11m
To Phenix City
65.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cheshire Drive

    598 ft · 28 sec · Cheshire Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Brook Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Meadow Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 280

    9.8 mi · 13 min · US Highway 280

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  5. 5

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

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

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  11. 11

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadowbrook 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 280
101 mi · 77%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 17%
I-85 North
3.24 mi · 2%
Meadow Brook Road
1.21 mi · 1%
Opelika Road
0.79 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 280

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 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander City
01h 11m from Meadowbrook
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meadowbrook and Mostly Sunny near Phenix City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meadowbrook to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Alexander City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Meadowbrook and 65.4 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meadowbrook and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meadowbrook and Mostly Sunny near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Alexander City

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

77 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

79 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

101 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

114 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadowbrook and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 117.51 mi (189.11 km).

Meadowbrook

#1 Meadowbrook

Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population8,769
Coordinates33.4020500, -86.6966500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Cheshire Drive (-86.696341, 33.402174)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.46 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.22 gal · 34.92 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.63 $39.27
Premium $4.63 $21.32 $42.64
Diesel $5.42 $24.96 $49.93

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Meadowbrook, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Meadowbrook is 22:41:10, although it is 23:41:10 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.