How far is Pelham, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Pelham, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pelham and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Phenix City.
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Start on Word Drive
21 m · 2 sec · Word Drive
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Turn left onto Pelham Parkway
726 ft · 23 sec · Pelham Parkway
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Turn left onto County Road 52
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road 52
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 11
9.3 mi · 14 min · County Road 11
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 280
1 mi · 3 min · County Road 280
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Continue on County Road 280
97 m · 9 sec · County Road 280
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight
91.2 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway
21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway
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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 Pelham and Phenix City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 280
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pelham 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 Pelham to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 67.4 miles from Pelham and 85.3 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pelham 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 Pelham 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alexander City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 119.12 mi (191.7 km).
#1 Pelham
City in Alabama
| Population | 22,289 |
| Coordinates | 33.2856700, -86.8099900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.96 | $45.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.19 | $58.37 |
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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