How far is Opelika, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Opelika and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelika and Phenix City.
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Start on South 9th Street
628 ft · 28 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn straight onto Geneva Street
97 m · 17 sec · Geneva Street
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Turn left onto Avenue E
735 ft · 34 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
52 m · 9 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto Columbus Parkway
11.8 mi · 15 min · Columbus Parkway
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Opelika Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Road
2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road
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Continue on 14th Street
2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 13th Street
2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Opelika and Phenix City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Columbus Parkway
Turn left onto Columbus Parkway
11.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Opelika 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 Opelika to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smiths Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Opelika and 13.4 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Opelika 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 Opelika and Mostly Sunny near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Smiths Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smiths Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.35 km).
#1 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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