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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Midfield, AL is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
147.53 mi
03h 10m
Flight
130.07 mi
209.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.07 mi
Kilometers
209.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.53 mi
Kilometers
237.42 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-19T03:44
Arrive Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:10 AM to 10:10 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
10:40 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
Kellyton
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Phenix City
73.8 mi
01h 35m
To Midfield
73.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: 1st Avenue North

    148 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South

    83 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 9th Street North

    755 ft · 20 sec · 9th Street North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 3rd Avenue North

  21. 21

    Continue on Bessemer Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Bessemer Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto By Williams Sr Drive

    1095 ft · 22 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham Highway
107 mi · 72%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 15%
Bessemer Road
3.91 mi · 3%
I-85 South
3.05 mi · 2%
3rd Avenue North
2.58 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham Highway

Continue straight

104 mi · 02h 10m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellyton
01h 35m from Phenix City
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Phenix City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Kellyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Phenix City and 73.8 miles from Midfield.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 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 Midfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Phenix City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Midfield.

Stop Ideas Near Kellyton

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

78 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

93 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

106 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Midfield. Straight-line distance: 130.07 mi (209.32 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Midfield

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates33.4615000, -86.9088800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Midfield (-86.90888, 33.4615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.71 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.46
10.42 gal · 39.42 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.73 $39.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.19 $44.38
Premium $4.63 $24.10 $48.19
Diesel $5.42 $28.21 $56.42

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Midfield, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 03:44:55, although it is 02:44:55 in Midfield.

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.