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

The driving distance from Odenville, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
145.13 mi
02h 33m
Flight
116.1 mi
186.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.1 mi
Kilometers
186.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.13 mi
Kilometers
233.56 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 PM EDT
Return by in Odenville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odenville
2026-04-18T08:43
Arrive Phenix City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 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
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Odenville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kellyton
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Odenville
73.9 mi
01h 16m
To Phenix City
71.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alabama Street

    76 m · 17 sec · Alabama Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    734 ft · 33 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burgess Drive

    1585 ft · 1 min · Burgess Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1701 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 174

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Route 174

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Martin Street North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Martin Street North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1206 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln

    1053 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  15. 15

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

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  21. 21

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Odenville 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
65.3 mi · 45%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 16%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 16%
Martin Street North
10.4 mi · 7%
State Route 174
10.2 mi · 7%
I-85 North
3.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rockford Highway

Merge slight left

64.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellyton
01h 16m from Odenville
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Odenville 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 Odenville to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.6 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?

Kellyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Odenville and 71.2 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Odenville 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 Odenville and Mostly Sunny 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 Odenville and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 116.1 mi (186.84 km).

Odenville

#1 Odenville

Town

Population3,886
Coordinates33.6773200, -86.3966500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabama Street (-86.396502, 33.677302)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.39 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.78
10.24 gal · 38.78 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.39 $38.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.81 $43.61
Premium $4.63 $23.68 $47.36
Diesel $5.42 $27.72 $55.45

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Odenville, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Odenville is 08:43:52, although it is 09:43:52 in Phenix City.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.