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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Alexandria, AL is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.56 mi
02h 53m
Flight
103.56 mi
166.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.56 mi
Kilometers
166.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.56 mi
Kilometers
205.28 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, May 28, 5:39 PM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Thu, May 28, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-05-28T15:45
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, May 28, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phenix City
9:30 PM EDT
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
Roanoke
AL

City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States

From Phenix City
63.8 mi
01h 26m
To Alexandria
63.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 28 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    2 m · 2 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    2834 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 14th Street

    2265 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Crawford Road

    2365 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    84 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    1299 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Henry Road

    2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Stadium Drive

    1367 ft · 33 sec · Stadium Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stadium Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Opelika Road
106 mi · 83%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
11.3 mi · 9%
I 20 West
3.47 mi · 3%
US 431 North
2.44 mi · 2%
Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Opelika Road

Take the exit slight right

84 mi · 01h 57m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roanoke
01h 26m from Phenix City
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Phenix City and Patchy Fog near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Phenix City and 63.8 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 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 Alexandria, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Phenix City and Patchy Fog near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Roanoke

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roanoke, 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 Roanoke.

RAIL

Anniston

70 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

116 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 103.56 mi (166.67 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alexandria

Alexandria is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7739900, -85.8855200
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Alexandria (-85.88552, 33.77399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.04 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
9 gal · 34.08 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.17 $38.33
Premium $4.63 $20.81 $41.63
Diesel $5.42 $24.37 $48.74

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Alexandria, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 15:45:48, although it is 14:45:48 in Alexandria.

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.