How far is Phenix City, AL from Adamsville, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Adamsville, AL is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Town in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Adamsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Adamsville.
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Start on Broad Street
2 m · 2 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto 13th Street
2834 ft · 1 min · 13th Street
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Continue on 14th Street
2265 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Continue on Crawford Road
2365 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road
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Turn right onto Opelika Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
87 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue straight
103.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20, I 59
2132 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78 West: Arkadelphia Road
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Arkadelphia Road
2870 ft · 58 sec · Arkadelphia Road
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Continue on Bankhead Highway West
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankhead Highway West
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Continue on Forestdale Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Boulevard
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Continue on Adamsville Parkway
3 mi · 4 min · Adamsville Parkway
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Turn left onto Church Street
1230 ft · 56 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
86 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
103 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Bankhead Highway
23 m · 2 sec · Bankhead Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Adamsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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104 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Phenix City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Adamsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Adamsville?
The road trip is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kellyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Phenix City and 75.9 miles from Adamsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Phenix City and Adamsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Phenix City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Adamsville.
Stop Ideas Near Kellyton
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 Kellyton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Adamsville. Straight-line distance: 137.55 mi (221.37 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adamsville
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 4,211 |
| Coordinates | 33.6009400, -86.9561100 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adamsville (-86.95611, 33.60094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.30 | $40.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.83 | $45.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.02 | $58.05 |
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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