How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Phenix City, AL?

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
138.32 mi
02h 33m
Flight
123.96 mi
199.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.96 mi
Kilometers
199.5 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.32 mi
Kilometers
222.6 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Phenix City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Brook
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 Mountain Brook
69.2 mi
01h 16m
To Phenix City
69.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

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 Mountain Brook and Phenix City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Phenix City.

  1. 1

    Start on Montevallo Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Montevallo Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    1659 ft · 35 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left

    900 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  6. 6

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  12. 12

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Brook and Phenix City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hollywood Boulevard
108 mi · 78%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 16%
I-85 North
3.24 mi · 2%
Montevallo Road
1.75 mi · 1%
Opelika Road
0.79 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Hollywood Boulevard

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
124 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander City
01h 16m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 69.2 miles from Mountain Brook and 69.2 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 124 miles (199.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook 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 Mountain Brook and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 123.96 mi (199.5 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,413
Coordinates33.5009400, -86.7522100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Montevallo Road (-86.752211, 33.500938)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.48 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.76 gal · 36.96 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.78 $41.57
Premium $4.63 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.42 $26.43 $52.85

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 Mountain Brook, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Mountain Brook is 22:43:37, although it is 23:43:37 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.