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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Meadowbrook, AL is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.46 mi
02h 46m
Flight
117.51 mi
189.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.51 mi
Kilometers
189.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.46 mi
Kilometers
209.96 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadowbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-23T01:22
Arrive Meadowbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Alexander City
AL

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

From Phenix City
65.2 mi
01h 23m
To Meadowbrook
65.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

    87 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    96.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Meadow Brook Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Meadow Brook Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cheshire Drive

    598 ft · 26 sec · Cheshire Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cheshire Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham Highway
99.3 mi · 76%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 17%
I-85 South
3.05 mi · 2%
Gateway Drive
1.46 mi · 1%
Meadow Brook Road
1.24 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

Birmingham Highway

Continue straight

96.3 mi · 01h 59m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander City
01h 23m from Phenix City
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phenix City and Sunny near Meadowbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Alexander City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Phenix City and 65.2 miles from Meadowbrook.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 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 Meadowbrook, 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 Meadowbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Alexander City

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

77 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

79 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

101 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

114 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Meadowbrook. Straight-line distance: 117.51 mi (189.11 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Meadowbrook

Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population8,769
Coordinates33.4020500, -86.6966500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Meadowbrook (-86.69665, 33.40205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.63 $21.28 $42.55
Diesel $5.42 $24.91 $49.82

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Meadowbrook, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 01:22:56, although it is 00:22:56 in Meadowbrook.

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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.