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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Eufaula, AL is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.99 mi
00h 58m
Flight
40.94 mi
65.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.94 mi
Kilometers
65.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.99 mi
Kilometers
75.63 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eufaula
Sat, May 2, 2:19 PM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Sat, May 2, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-05-02T14:20
Arrive Eufaula
Sat, May 2, 3:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
7:59 AM to 9:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phenix City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hurtsboro
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Phenix City
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Eufaula
23.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    2528 ft · 50 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on General Colin Powell Parkway

    581 ft · 12 sec · General Colin Powell Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Seale Highway

    42.5 mi · 52 min · Old Seale Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    670 ft · 28 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    633 ft · 31 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Seale Highway
42.5 mi · 91%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
3.63 mi · 8%
Broad Street
0.48 mi · 1%
South Eufaula Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
General Colin Powell Parkway
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hurtsboro
00h 29m from Phenix City
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Phenix City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eufaula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Hurtsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Phenix City and 23.5 miles from Eufaula.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 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 Eufaula, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Phenix City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Eufaula.

Stop Ideas Near Hurtsboro

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Eufaula. Straight-line distance: 40.94 mi (65.88 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Eufaula

City in Alabama

Population11,621
Coordinates31.8912700, -85.1454900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Eufaula (-85.14549, 31.89127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.57
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.29 $12.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.07 $14.14
Premium $4.63 $7.68 $15.35
Diesel $5.42 $8.99 $17.98

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Eufaula, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 14:20:50, although it is 13:20:50 in Eufaula.

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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.