How far is Phenix City, AL from Moores Mill, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Moores Mill, AL is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Moores Mill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Moores Mill.
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Start on Broad Street
2 m · 2 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto 13th Street
2834 ft · 1 min · 13th Street
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Continue on 14th Street
2265 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Continue on Crawford Road
2365 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road
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Turn right onto Opelika Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
87 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue straight
103.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Moores Mill Road Northeast
3.1 mi · 5 min · Moores Mill Road Northeast
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Continue on Moores Mill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Moores Mill Road
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Turn left
40 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight left
1 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Moores Mill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Birmingham Highway
Continue straight
104 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Phenix City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moores Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Moores Mill?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.2 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Meadowbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Phenix City and 124.3 miles from Moores Mill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.21 one way or $66.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 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 Moores Mill, 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moores Mill.
Stop Ideas Near Meadowbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadowbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Moores Mill. Straight-line distance: 185.73 mi (298.91 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moores Mill
Census designated place
| Population | 5,682 |
| Coordinates | 34.8439800, -86.5183200 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moores Mill (-86.51832, 34.84398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $33.21 | $66.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.35 | $74.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.56 | $81.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.49 | $94.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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