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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Daphne, AL is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
251.69 mi
04h 48m
Flight
214.16 mi
344.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.16 mi
Kilometers
344.65 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.69 mi
Kilometers
405.06 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daphne
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Daphne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
7:22 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
Greenville
AL

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

From Phenix City
125.9 mi
02h 24m
To Daphne
125.8 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    138.7 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    20.5 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard

    1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 98

    2.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue

    48 m · 14 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Belrose Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Belrose Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belrose Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
139 mi · 55%
I-85 South
61.9 mi · 25%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 9%
US Highway 98
2.93 mi · 1%
Old Spanish Trail
0.97 mi
Main Street
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 29m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
214.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
02h 24m from Phenix City
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phenix City and Sunny near Daphne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.9 miles from Phenix City and 125.8 miles from Daphne.

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

The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 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 Daphne, 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 Sunny near Daphne.

Stop Ideas Near Greenville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

62 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

75 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Thomasville, AL

106 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Daphne. Straight-line distance: 214.16 mi (344.65 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Daphne

City in Alabama, United States

Population27,719
Coordinates30.6035300, -87.9036000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Daphne (-87.9036, 30.60353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.62 L · about $33.63
Round trip
$67.26
17.76 gal · 67.24 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.63 $67.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.82 $75.64
Premium $4.63 $41.07 $82.14
Diesel $5.42 $48.09 $96.17

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Daphne, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 04:11:24, although it is 03:11:24 in Daphne.

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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.