How far is Phenix City, AL from Evergreen, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Evergreen, AL is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Evergreen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Evergreen.
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Start on Broad Street
2 m · 2 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto 13th Street
2834 ft · 1 min · 13th Street
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Continue on 14th Street
2265 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Continue on Crawford Road
2365 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road
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Turn right onto Opelika Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
43.6 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
74 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 83: Evergreen, Midway
1182 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Rural Street
108 m · 9 sec · Rural Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
683 ft · 35 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Cooper Street
7 m · 1 sec · Cooper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Evergreen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
74 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Phenix City and Partly Sunny near Evergreen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Evergreen?
The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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 81.8 miles from Phenix City and 81.9 miles from Evergreen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.20 one way or $42.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 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 Evergreen, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Phenix City and Partly Sunny near Evergreen.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 135.24 mi (217.64 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evergreen
Evergreen is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.4335000, -86.9569200 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Evergreen (-86.95692, 31.4335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $3.67 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $24.01 | $48.02 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
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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