How far is Phenix City, AL from Kansas, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Kansas, AL is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Kansas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Kansas.
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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
103.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
41.8 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
632 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Northeast 1st Avenue
2827 ft · 57 sec · Northeast 1st Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 1st Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Highway 78 East
2896 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 78 East
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Turn left onto South Oak Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · South Oak Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Oak Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Kansas.
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
Continue straight
104 mi · 02h 10m
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 Kansas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Kansas?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Phenix City and 98.1 miles from Kansas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.36 one way or $54.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Kansas. Straight-line distance: 177.57 mi (285.77 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas
Town in Walker County, Aabama
| Population | 214 |
| Coordinates | 33.9017700, -87.5519600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kansas (-87.55196, 33.90177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $27.36 | $54.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $41.06 | $82.13 |
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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