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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Jacksonville, AL is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
129.17 mi
02h 56m
Flight
102.68 mi
165.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.68 mi
Kilometers
165.25 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.17 mi
Kilometers
207.88 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-18T03:35
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Roanoke
AL

City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States

From Phenix City
64.6 mi
01h 28m
To Jacksonville
64.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1788 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto McClellan Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 7 min · McClellan Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Pelham Road South

    4 mi · 6 min · Pelham Road South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Public Square West

    69 m · 7 sec · Public Square West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Opelika Road
106 mi · 82%
McClellan Boulevard
5.09 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
4.75 mi · 4%
Pelham Road South
3.95 mi · 3%
I 20 West
3.47 mi · 3%
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 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roanoke
01h 28m from Phenix City
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Phenix City and 64.6 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville.

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 Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 102.68 mi (165.25 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Jacksonville

City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States

Population12,972
Coordinates33.8138200, -85.7613000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Jacksonville (-85.7613, 33.81382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.25 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.12 gal · 34.5 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.42 $38.84
Premium $4.63 $21.09 $42.18
Diesel $5.42 $24.69 $49.38

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Jacksonville, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 03:35:16, although it is 02:35:16 in Jacksonville.

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.