How far is Phenix City, AL from Elba, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Elba, AL is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Town in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Elba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Elba.
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Start on Broad Street
2528 ft · 50 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on General Colin Powell Parkway
581 ft · 12 sec · General Colin Powell Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
3.6 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
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Continue on Old Seale Highway
42.5 mi · 52 min · Old Seale Highway
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Continue on South Eufaula Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Eufaula Avenue
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Turn right
19 mi · 28 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Louisville Avenue
7.4 mi · 11 min · West Louisville Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
5 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on Louisville Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Louisville Street
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Continue on Elamville Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · Elamville Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2104 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
12.7 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
561 ft · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Rocky Head Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rocky Head Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Mc Kinnon Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Mc Kinnon Street
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Continue on State Route 302
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 302
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Turn right
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Davis Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Davis Street
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Turn right onto Polka Street
97 m · 16 sec · Polka Street
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Turn right onto Simmons Street
5 m · 1 sec · Simmons Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Simmons Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Elba.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Old Seale Highway
Continue on Old Seale Highway
42.5 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Phenix City and Sunny near Elba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Elba?
The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.2 miles from Phenix City and 62.1 miles from Elba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 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 Elba, 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 Elba.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Elba. Straight-line distance: 96.13 mi (154.7 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elba
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,919 |
| Coordinates | 31.4146100, -86.0677200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elba (-86.06772, 31.41461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.62 | $33.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.70 | $37.39 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.30 | $40.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
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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