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

The driving distance from Ozark, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.97 mi
01h 50m
Flight
79.34 mi
127.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.34 mi
Kilometers
127.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.97 mi
Kilometers
160.89 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Wed, May 13, 3:08 PM EDT
Return by in Ozark
Wed, May 13, 3:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ozark
2026-05-13T12:18
Arrive Phenix City
Wed, May 13, 2:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ozark
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 Ozark
50 mi
00h 55m
To Phenix City
50 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Broad Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Skipperville Road

    15.6 mi · 27 min · Skipperville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    9 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    42.5 mi · 52 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto General Colin Powell Parkway

    561 ft · 11 sec · General Colin Powell Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Broad Street

    2544 ft · 51 sec · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eufaula Avenue
42.5 mi · 43%
Skipperville Road
36.2 mi · 36%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South
2.92 mi · 3%
West Broad Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
0.71 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eufaula Avenue

Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

42.5 mi · 00h 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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
00h 55m from Ozark
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ozark and Sunny near Phenix City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 50 miles from Ozark and 50 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ozark 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 Ozark and Sunny near Phenix City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ozark and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 79.34 mi (127.68 km).

Ozark

#1 Ozark

City in Alabama

Population14,139
Coordinates31.4590600, -85.6404900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broad Street (-85.640476, 31.458993)
End: Broad Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $13.37
Round trip
$26.74
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.37 $26.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.03 $30.07
Premium $4.63 $16.33 $32.65
Diesel $5.42 $19.11 $38.23

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ozark, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Ozark is 12:18:24, although it is 13:18:24 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.