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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Heflin, AL is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
109.93 mi
02h 31m
Flight
88.2 mi
141.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.2 mi
Kilometers
141.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.93 mi
Kilometers
176.91 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heflin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Heflin
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
La Fayette
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Phenix City
55 mi
01h 15m
To Heflin
54.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    48 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Route 9

  11. 11

    Continue on Almon Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Almon Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3115 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Opelika Road
96.9 mi · 88%
State Route 9
7.84 mi · 7%
Almon Street
1.39 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.54 mi
Crawford Road
0.45 mi
14th Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Opelika Road

Take the exit slight right

75.1 mi · 01h 44m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Fayette
01h 15m from Phenix City
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phenix City and Sunny near Heflin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

La Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55 miles from Phenix City and 54.9 miles from Heflin.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 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 Heflin, 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 Heflin.

Stop Ideas Near La Fayette

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

108 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Heflin. Straight-line distance: 88.2 mi (141.94 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Heflin

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,408
Coordinates33.6489900, -85.5874600
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Heflin (-85.58746, 33.64899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.68 L · about $14.69
Round trip
$29.39
7.76 gal · 29.36 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.69 $29.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.52 $33.05
Premium $4.63 $17.95 $35.89
Diesel $5.42 $21.01 $42.02

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Heflin, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 03:40:13, although it is 02:40:13 in Heflin.

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.