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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Brewton, AL is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.58 mi
03h 41m
Flight
153.96 mi
247.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.96 mi
Kilometers
247.77 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.58 mi
Kilometers
305.1 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brewton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:25 PM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-15T20:43
Arrive Brewton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:42 AM to 10:42 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
9:36 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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Phenix City
94.8 mi
01h 50m
To Brewton
94.8 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    897 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    30 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Conecuh County 58

    716 ft · 10 sec · Conecuh County 58

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    23.4 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Belleville Avenue

    31 m · 8 sec · Belleville Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bob Teller Drive

    54 m · 8 sec · Bob Teller Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bob Teller Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
78 mi · 41%
I-85 South
61.9 mi · 33%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 11%
13th Street
0.54 mi
Crawford Road
0.45 mi
14th Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

77.7 mi · 01h 24m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 50m from Phenix City
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phenix City and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brewton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 94.8 miles from Phenix City and 94.8 miles from Brewton.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 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 Brewton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phenix City and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Brewton.

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 Brewton. Straight-line distance: 153.96 mi (247.77 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Brewton

City in Escambia County, Alabama, United States

Population5,141
Coordinates31.1051800, -87.0721900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Brewton (-87.07219, 31.10518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.32 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.67
13.38 gal · 50.64 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.34 $50.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.49 $56.99
Premium $4.63 $30.94 $61.88
Diesel $5.42 $36.23 $72.45

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Brewton, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 20:43:42, although it is 19:43:42 in Brewton.

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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.