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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.79 mi
03h 24m
Flight
118.36 mi
190.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.36 mi
Kilometers
190.49 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.79 mi
Kilometers
284.52 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andalusia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:15 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-18T07:51
Arrive Andalusia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:25 AM to 10:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phenix City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Phenix City
88.4 mi
01h 42m
To Andalusia
88.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  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

    20.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    43.6 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    56.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington

    1607 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Crum Foshee Highway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Crum Foshee Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue on River Falls Street

    529 ft · 19 sec · River Falls Street

  19. 19

    Continue on River Falls Street

    1941 ft · 53 sec · River Falls Street

  20. 20

    Continue on River Falls Road

    573 ft · 16 sec · River Falls Road

  21. 21

    Continue on River Falls Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · River Falls Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1420 ft · 31 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward Court Square

    586 ft · 12 sec · Court Square

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
61.9 mi · 35%
I 65 South
56.8 mi · 32%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 12%
Crum Foshee Highway
17.9 mi · 10%
River Falls Street
0.9 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 42m from Phenix City
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Andalusia. Straight-line distance: 118.36 mi (190.49 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Andalusia

#2 Andalusia

City in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Population8,677
Coordinates31.3080800, -86.4824300
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Andalusia (-86.48243, 31.30808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.62 L · about $23.63
Round trip
$47.26
12.48 gal · 47.24 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Andalusia, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 07:51:19, although it is 06:51:19 in Andalusia.

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.