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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Headland, AL is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
88.51 mi
01h 50m
Flight
79.91 mi
128.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.91 mi
Kilometers
128.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.51 mi
Kilometers
142.45 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Headland
Thu, Apr 30, 3:45 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 30, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-30T02:55
Arrive Headland
Thu, Apr 30, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Phenix City
44.4 mi
00h 55m
To Headland
44.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    526 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    645 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    74 m · 7 sec · East Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Seale Highway
42.5 mi · 48%
South Eufaula Avenue
40.5 mi · 46%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
3.63 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.48 mi · 1%
General Colin Powell Parkway
0.11 mi
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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
00h 55m from Phenix City
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Phenix City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Headland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Phenix City and 44.2 miles from Headland.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 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 Headland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Phenix City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Headland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Headland. Straight-line distance: 79.91 mi (128.61 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Headland

City in Alabama, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates31.3512800, -85.3421600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Headland (-85.34216, 31.35128)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.63
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.82 $23.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.29 $26.58
Premium $4.63 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.42 $16.89 $33.79

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Headland, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 02:55:19, although it is 01:55:19 in Headland.

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.