How far is Phenix City, AL from Horton, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Horton, AL is about 187 miles (301 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Horton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Horton.
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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
59.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1053 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left
46.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
16.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2911 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn slight left onto Horton Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Horton Road
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Turn right
43 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Horton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Birmingham Highway
Continue straight
59.7 mi · 01h 11m
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 Patchy Frost then Sunny near Horton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Horton?
The road trip is about 187 miles (301 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 93.5 miles from Phenix City and 93.5 miles from Horton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 8:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.21 one way or $48.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 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 Horton, 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 Patchy Frost then Sunny near Horton.
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 Horton. Straight-line distance: 141.01 mi (226.93 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Horton
Horton is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2009300, -86.2969200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horton (-86.29692, 34.20093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.21 | $48.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $30.06 | $60.11 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $38.43 | $76.85 |
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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