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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Argo, AL is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
158.16 mi
03h 17m
Flight
120.86 mi
194.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.86 mi
Kilometers
194.5 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.16 mi
Kilometers
254.53 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Argo
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-19T03:43
Arrive Argo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:18 AM to 10:18 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
10:24 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

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
Kellyton
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Phenix City
79 mi
01h 38m
To Argo
79.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

    87 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    99.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    12.8 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden

    1756 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden

    890 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Argo

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Argo

    51 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Liles Lane

    614 ft · 16 sec · Liles Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2124 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Argo-Margaret Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Argo-Margaret Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Trace Way

    670 ft · 32 sec · Trace Way

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mason Circle

    61 m · 9 sec · Mason Circle

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham Highway
102 mi · 65%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 14%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
12.8 mi · 8%
I-59 North
10.2 mi · 6%
I-85 South
3.05 mi · 2%
Argo-Margaret Road
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham Highway

Continue straight

99.3 mi · 02h 03m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellyton
01h 38m from Phenix City
Leave By
10:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Phenix City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Argo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 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 79 miles from Phenix City and 79.1 miles from Argo.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 10:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 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 Argo, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Argo.

Stop Ideas Near Kellyton

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

78 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

93 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

106 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Argo. Straight-line distance: 120.86 mi (194.5 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Argo

Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

Population4,278
Coordinates33.6877800, -86.5005100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Argo (-86.50051, 33.68778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.13 L · about $21.13
Round trip
$42.26
11.16 gal · 42.26 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.13 $42.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.77 $47.53
Premium $4.63 $25.81 $51.62
Diesel $5.42 $30.22 $60.43

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Argo, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 03:43:50, although it is 02:43:50 in Argo.

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.