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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Livingston, AL is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.8 miles (299 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
212.58 mi
04h 16m
Flight
185.78 mi
298.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.78 mi
Kilometers
298.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.58 mi
Kilometers
342.11 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, May 27, 9:02 PM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Thu, May 28, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-05-27T17:45
Arrive Livingston
Wed, May 27, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
8:26 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
Lowndesboro
AL

Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America

From Phenix City
106.2 mi
02h 08m
To Livingston
106.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    43.6 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Selma

    46.3 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    29.1 mi · 37 min · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 80

    34 mi · 40 min · United States Highway 80

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    12.2 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
61.9 mi · 29%
Selma
46.3 mi · 22%
United States Highway 80
46.2 mi · 22%
Highland Avenue
29.1 mi · 14%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 10%
I 65 South
3.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Selma

Take the exit slight right toward Selma

46.3 mi · 00h 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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
185.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowndesboro
02h 08m from Phenix City
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Phenix City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Lowndesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Phenix City and 106.4 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 185.8 miles (299 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 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 Livingston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Phenix City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Lowndesboro

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

27 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

41 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

70 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

77 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 185.78 mi (298.99 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Livingston

City in Alabama

Population3,135
Coordinates32.5843000, -88.1872500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Livingston (-88.18725, 32.5843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.4 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.81
15 gal · 56.8 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.40 $56.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.94 $63.89
Premium $4.63 $34.69 $69.38
Diesel $5.42 $40.61 $81.23

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 27, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Livingston, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 17:45:30, although it is 16:45:30 in Livingston.

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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.