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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Loxley, AL is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.25 mi
04h 40m
Flight
206.51 mi
332.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.51 mi
Kilometers
332.34 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.25 mi
Kilometers
396.3 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loxley
Tue, May 26, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Wed, May 27, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-05-26T16:54
Arrive Loxley
Tue, May 26, 9:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
7:38 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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Phenix City
123.2 mi
02h 20m
To Loxley
123.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun

    1397 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rabun Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bay Minette Bypass

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway

    16 mi · 20 min · Gulf Shores Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
133 mi · 54%
I-85 South
61.9 mi · 25%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 9%
Gulf Shores Parkway
16 mi · 7%
Bay Minette Bypass
5.46 mi · 2%
Rabun Road
4.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
206.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
02h 20m from Phenix City
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Phenix City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Loxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Phenix City and 123.1 miles from Loxley.

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

The direct path is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.91 one way or $65.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 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 Loxley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Phenix City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Loxley.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

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

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Loxley. Straight-line distance: 206.51 mi (332.34 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Loxley

Town

Population3,329
Coordinates30.6182500, -87.7530500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Loxley (-87.75305, 30.61825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.89 L · about $32.91
Round trip
$65.82
17.38 gal · 65.78 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.91 $65.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.01 $74.02
Premium $4.63 $40.19 $80.38
Diesel $5.42 $47.06 $94.11

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Loxley, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 16:54:48, although it is 15:54:48 in Loxley.

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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.