How far is Phenix City, AL from Highland Lakes, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Highland Lakes, AL is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Highland Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Highland Lakes.
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Start on Broad Street
2 m · 2 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto 13th Street
2834 ft · 1 min · 13th Street
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Continue on 14th Street
2265 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Continue on Crawford Road
2365 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road
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Turn right onto Opelika Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
87 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue straight
93 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Turn right onto Highland Lakes Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Highland Lakes Drive
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Turn left onto Highland Lakes Trail
2006 ft · 1 min · Highland Lakes Trail
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Turn right onto Blue Heron Point
812 ft · 36 sec · Blue Heron Point
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Heron Point
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Highland Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Birmingham Highway
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93 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Phenix City and Sunny near Highland Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Highland Lakes?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Jacksons' Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Phenix City and 63.8 miles from Highland Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.79 one way or $35.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 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 Highland Lakes, 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 Highland Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Jacksons' Gap
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 Jacksons' Gap.
Montgomery, AL
Anniston
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Highland Lakes. Straight-line distance: 115.18 mi (185.36 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes is a census-designated place situated in Shelby County, Alabama, within the Birmingham metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3983800, -86.6513000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Lakes (-86.6513, 33.39838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $3.95 | $17.79 | $35.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
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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