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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Millbrook, AL is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.68 mi
01h 54m
Flight
79.34 mi
127.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.34 mi
Kilometers
127.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.68 mi
Kilometers
153.99 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Millbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Tuskegee
AL

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

From Phenix City
47.8 mi
00h 57m
To Millbrook
47.9 mi
00h 57m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 Millbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 143 North: Millbrook, Coosada

    2125 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
61.9 mi · 65%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 23%
I-65 North
4.17 mi · 4%
13th Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Crawford Road
0.45 mi
14th Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I-85 South

Continue straight

43.6 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuskegee
00h 57m from Phenix City
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phenix City and Sunny near Millbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Tuskegee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Phenix City and 47.9 miles from Millbrook.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 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 Millbrook, 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 Millbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Tuskegee

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

61 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Millbrook. Straight-line distance: 79.34 mi (127.69 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Millbrook

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

Population16,117
Coordinates32.4798600, -86.3619200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Millbrook (-86.36192, 32.47986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.78 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.76 gal · 25.56 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.40 $28.79
Premium $4.63 $15.63 $31.27
Diesel $5.42 $18.30 $36.61

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 Millbrook, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 04:00:47, although it is 03:00:47 in Millbrook.

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.