How far is Phenix City, AL from Fort Payne, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Fort Payne, AL is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Fort Payne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Fort Payne.
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Start on Broad Street
2299 ft · 46 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Summerville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Summerville Road
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Take the ramp right
940 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phenix City North Bypass
1.6 km · 1 min · Phenix City North Bypass
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Continue on J.R. Allen Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · J.R. Allen Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185, US 27, GA 1: Fort Moore, Atlanta, Veterans Parkway, Moon Road
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 185 North: Atlanta, Veterans Parkway, Moon Road
2278 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185 North: Atlanta
2553 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 185 North: LaGrange, Atlanta
3270 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
30.8 mi · 33 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange
1874 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street
830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on South Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on South Park Street
10.7 mi · 16 min · South Park Street
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Continue on Bremen Bypass
24.7 mi · 32 min · Bremen Bypass
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Continue on Cedartown Bypass
4 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Bypass
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Continue on Rome Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Rome Highway
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Continue on Cedartown Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Cedartown Highway
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Turn left onto West Rome Bypass
10.5 mi · 13 min · West Rome Bypass
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Turn right onto Alabama Highway
9 mi · 12 min · Alabama Highway
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Continue on Alabama Highway 9 North
4.9 mi · 7 min · Alabama Highway 9 North
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Turn right
21.6 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street Northeast
1882 ft · 55 sec · 5th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Gault Avenue North
7 m · 1 sec · Gault Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gault Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Fort Payne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martha Berry Highway
Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 00h 37m
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 Mostly Sunny near Fort Payne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Fort Payne?
The road trip is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Ranburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Phenix City and 91 miles from Fort Payne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 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 Fort Payne, 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 Mostly Sunny near Fort Payne.
Stop Ideas Near Ranburne
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 Ranburne.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Fort Payne. Straight-line distance: 142.5 mi (229.33 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Payne
City in Alabama, US
| Population | 14,041 |
| Coordinates | 34.4442500, -85.7196900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Payne (-85.71969, 34.44425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.39 | $54.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
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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