How far is Phenix City, AL from Hokes Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Hokes Bluff, AL is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.28 mi
03h 22m
Flight
116.77 mi
187.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.77 mi
Kilometers
187.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.28 mi
Kilometers
238.64 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Wed, May 6, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-05-05T20:11
Arrive Hokes Bluff
Tue, May 5, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:22 AM to 10:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phenix City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Roanoke
AL

City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States

From Phenix City
74.2 mi
01h 41m
To Hokes Bluff
74.1 mi
01h 41m

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
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Hokes Bluff.

  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

    84 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    1299 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Henry Road

    2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    25.6 mi · 31 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lonesome Bend Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Lonesome Bend Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Herman Nelson Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Alford Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Opelika Road
106 mi · 71%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
25.6 mi · 17%
Herman Nelson Highway
3.92 mi · 3%
I 20 West
3.47 mi · 2%
Lonesome Bend Road
2.61 mi · 2%
US 431 North
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Opelika Road

Take the exit slight right

84 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roanoke
01h 41m from Phenix City
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Hokes Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Hokes Bluff?

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Phenix City and 74.1 miles from Hokes Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 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 Hokes Bluff, 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 Hokes Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Roanoke

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

70 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

116 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Hokes Bluff. Straight-line distance: 116.77 mi (187.93 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Hokes Bluff

#2 Hokes Bluff

City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States

Population4,240
Coordinates33.9981500, -85.8663600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Hokes Bluff (-85.86636, 33.99815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.81 L · about $19.81
Round trip
$39.61
10.46 gal · 39.62 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.81 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.27 $44.55
Premium $4.63 $24.19 $48.38
Diesel $5.42 $28.32 $56.64

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 · May 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Hokes Bluff, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 20:11:57, although it is 19:11:57 in Hokes Bluff.

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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.