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

The driving distance from Midland City, AL to Lanett, AL is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
130.76 mi
02h 59m
Flight
108.53 mi
174.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.53 mi
Kilometers
174.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.76 mi
Kilometers
210.43 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lanett
Sat, May 30, 3:16 PM CDT
Return by in Midland City
Sat, May 30, 6:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland City
2026-05-30T12:16
Arrive Lanett
Sat, May 30, 3:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland City
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
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Midland City
65.5 mi
01h 29m
To Lanett
65.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kelly Avenue

    9.9 mi · 18 min · Kelly Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    32.4 mi · 40 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2852 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Uniroyal Road

    3 mi · 5 min · South Uniroyal Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Uniroyal Road

    694 ft · 20 sec · South Uniroyal Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Columbus Parkway

    3275 ft · 56 sec · Columbus Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North, US 29 North: Atlanta

    993 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Lannett, Valley

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North: Lannett

    34 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broad Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broad Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Gilmer Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Gilmer Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 2nd Street South

    1034 ft · 47 sec · 2nd Street South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    153 m · 22 sec · South 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lanier Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eufaula Avenue
32.4 mi · 25%
Main Street
22 mi · 17%
I-85 North
16.9 mi · 13%
Kelly Avenue
9.89 mi · 8%
South Uniroyal Road
3.17 mi · 2%
South Gilmer Avenue
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Eufaula Avenue

Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

32.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
01h 29m from Midland City
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Midland City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lanett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midland City to Lanett?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Midland City and 65.3 miles from Lanett.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Midland City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lanett.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland City and Lanett. Straight-line distance: 108.53 mi (174.67 km).

Midland City

#1 Midland City

Town in Alabama

Population2,377
Coordinates31.3190600, -85.4938200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Lanett

#2 Lanett

City in Chambers County, Alabama, United States

Population6,054
Coordinates32.8687400, -85.1905000
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Midland City (-85.49382, 31.31906)
End: Lanett (-85.1905, 32.86874)

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
4.62 gal
17.47 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.24 gal · 34.94 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.68 $39.35
Premium $4.63 $21.37 $42.74
Diesel $5.42 $25.02 $50.03

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Midland City and Lanett. The current time is 12:16:06.

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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.