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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Greenville, AL is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
130.39 mi
02h 29m
Flight
104.45 mi
168.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.45 mi
Kilometers
168.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.39 mi
Kilometers
209.85 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-18T23:06
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
65.2 mi
01h 14m
To Greenville
65.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    40.5 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 185: Greenville

    1131 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fort Dale Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Dale Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Commerce Street

    1825 ft · 32 sec · East Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward East Commerce Street

    93 m · 5 sec · East Commerce Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
61.9 mi · 47%
I 65 South
40.8 mi · 31%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 17%
Fort Dale Road
1.89 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.54 mi
Crawford Road
0.45 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorter
01h 14m from Phenix City
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 65.2 miles from Phenix City and 65.2 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 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 Greenville, 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 Greenville.

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 Greenville. Straight-line distance: 104.45 mi (168.1 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Greenville

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

Population7,349
Coordinates31.8296000, -86.6177500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Greenville (-86.61775, 31.8296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.42 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.2 gal · 34.84 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.63 $21.28 $42.55
Diesel $5.42 $24.91 $49.82

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Greenville, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 23:06:14, although it is 22:06:14 in Greenville.

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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.