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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Evergreen, AL is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (165 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
121.61 mi
02h 35m
Flight
102.53 mi
165 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.53 mi
Kilometers
165 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.61 mi
Kilometers
195.71 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evergreen
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 PM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-15T21:40
Arrive Evergreen
Thu, Apr 16, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Shorter
AL

Town

From Phenix City
60.8 mi
01h 17m
To Evergreen
60.8 mi
01h 17m

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
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  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 right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 82: Millbrook, Prattville

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cobbs Ford Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cobbs Ford Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.1 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Autauga County 40

    8.5 mi · 21 min · Autauga County 40

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Autauga County 40

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
61.9 mi · 51%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 18%
Cobbs Ford Road
16.1 mi · 13%
Autauga County 40
8.5 mi · 7%
I-65 North
7.58 mi · 6%
13th Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

I-85 South

Continue straight

43.6 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorter
01h 17m from Phenix City
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phenix City and 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 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Shorter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Phenix City and 60.8 miles from Evergreen.

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

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (165 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 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 Sunny around Phenix City and Sunny near Evergreen.

Stop Ideas Near Shorter

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

104 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Evergreen. Straight-line distance: 102.53 mi (165 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Evergreen

County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States

Population3,467
Coordinates32.5523600, -86.7577600
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Evergreen (-86.75776, 32.55236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.49
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.25 $32.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.27 $36.54
Premium $4.63 $19.84 $39.68
Diesel $5.42 $23.23 $46.46

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 Evergreen, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 21:40:05, although it is 20:40:05 in Evergreen.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.