How far is Phenix City, AL from Andalusia, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Andalusia, AL is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Andalusia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Andalusia.
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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
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
43.6 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
1607 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Crum Foshee Highway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Crum Foshee Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Continue on River Falls Street
529 ft · 19 sec · River Falls Street
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Continue on River Falls Street
1941 ft · 53 sec · River Falls Street
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Continue on River Falls Road
573 ft · 16 sec · River Falls Road
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Continue on River Falls Street
2301 ft · 1 min · River Falls Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1420 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Court Square
586 ft · 12 sec · Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Andalusia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
56.5 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Andalusia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Andalusia?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Phenix City and 88.4 miles from Andalusia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.63 one way or $47.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 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 Andalusia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Andalusia.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
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Camden, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Andalusia. Straight-line distance: 118.36 mi (190.49 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Andalusia
City in Covington County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 8,677 |
| Coordinates | 31.3080800, -86.4824300 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
End: Andalusia (-86.48243, 31.30808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.58 | $53.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
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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