How far is Phenix City, AL from Holt, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Holt, AL is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Holt.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Holt.
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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
99.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto I 459 South
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.2 mi · 21 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, AL 7: Tuscaloosa, Coaling
1455 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South, AL 7 South: Tuscaloosa
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto University Boulevard East
3.2 mi · 5 min · University Boulevard East
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Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard East
2.2 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Crescent Ridge Road East
1.4 km · 2 min · Crescent Ridge Road East
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Continue on Crescent Ridge Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Crescent Ridge Road Northeast
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Turn left onto 42nd Avenue Northeast
785 ft · 34 sec · 42nd Avenue Northeast
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Continue on 16th Street Northeast
145 m · 23 sec · 16th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 40th Avenue Northeast
92 m · 13 sec · 40th Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 40th Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Holt.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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99.4 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Phenix City and Sunny near Holt.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Holt?
The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Phenix City and 93.3 miles from Holt.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.14 one way or $48.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 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 Holt, 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 Holt.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
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 Sylacauga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Holt. Straight-line distance: 153.49 mi (247.02 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holt
Holt is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2340100, -87.4844500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holt (-87.48445, 33.23401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.67 | $24.14 | $48.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $27.33 | $54.67 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $29.97 | $59.93 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
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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