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

The driving distance from Midfield, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
172.77 mi
02h 47m
Flight
130.07 mi
209.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.07 mi
Kilometers
209.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.77 mi
Kilometers
278.04 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midfield
2026-04-19T01:03
Arrive Phenix City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midfield
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
Kellyton
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Midfield
73.8 mi
01h 23m
To Phenix City
98.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on By Williams Sr Drive

    1049 ft · 25 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bessemer Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Bessemer Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 3rd Avenue West

    4 mi · 6 min · 3rd Avenue West

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 31 South, US 280 East

    991 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

    17.7 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  8. 8

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  14. 14

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midfield 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 280 East
109 mi · 63%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 13%
3rd Avenue West
3.98 mi · 2%
Bessemer Road
3.91 mi · 2%
I-85 North
3.24 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 280 East

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellyton
01h 23m from Midfield
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Phenix City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Kellyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Midfield and 98.9 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.10 one way or $46.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Kellyton

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

78 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

93 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

106 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midfield and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 130.07 mi (209.32 km).

Midfield

#1 Midfield

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates33.4615000, -86.9088800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: By Williams Sr Drive (-86.908835, 33.461542)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.08 L · about $23.10
Round trip
$46.20
12.2 gal · 46.16 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.10 $46.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.98 $51.96
Premium $4.63 $28.21 $56.43
Diesel $5.42 $33.03 $66.06

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Midfield, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Midfield is 01:03:12, although it is 02:03:12 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.