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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Geneva, AL is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
131.89 mi
02h 53m
Flight
111.55 mi
179.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.55 mi
Kilometers
179.52 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.89 mi
Kilometers
212.25 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Tue, May 5, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Tue, May 5, 7:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-05-05T01:52
Arrive Geneva
Tue, May 5, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Abbeville
AL

City in Henry County, Alabama, USA

From Phenix City
66 mi
01h 26m
To Geneva
65.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13 mi · 18 min · South Eufaula Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ross Clark Circle

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Ross Clark Circle

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hartford Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Hartford Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East White Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East White Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Lawrence Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · East Lawrence Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Maple Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Maple Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Commerce Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Town Avenue

    18 m · 1 sec · East Town Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Town Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Eufaula Avenue
48.9 mi · 37%
Old Seale Highway
42.5 mi · 32%
West Main Street
9.54 mi · 7%
East Lawrence Street
8.13 mi · 6%
Hartford Highway
5.91 mi · 4%
Ross Clark Circle
5.32 mi · 4%
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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbeville
01h 26m from Phenix City
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Abbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Phenix City and 65.9 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 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 Geneva, 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 Geneva.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 111.55 mi (179.52 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Geneva

Town in Alabama

Population4,262
Coordinates31.0329600, -85.8638200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Geneva (-85.86382, 31.03296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.62 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.3 gal · 35.24 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.80 $39.61
Premium $4.63 $21.51 $43.01
Diesel $5.42 $25.18 $50.36

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Geneva, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 01:52:55, although it is 00:52:55 in Geneva.

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.