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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Quick Snapshot
Road
248.65 mi
05h 02m
Flight
185.73 mi
298.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.73 mi
Kilometers
298.91 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.65 mi
Kilometers
400.16 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moores Mill
Sun, May 31, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Sun, May 31, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-05-31T01:32
Arrive Moores Mill
Sun, May 31, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 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
Meadowbrook
AL

Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Phenix City
124.4 mi
02h 31m
To Moores Mill
124.3 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 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 Moores Mill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Moores Mill.

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 26 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Moores Mill Road Northeast

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Moores Mill Road Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Moores Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moores Mill Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    40 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    17 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight left

    1 m · 1 sec

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham Highway
107 mi · 43%
I 65 North
77.3 mi · 31%
I 565 East
24 mi · 10%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 9%
Moores Mill Road Northeast
3.08 mi · 1%
I-85 South
3.05 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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadowbrook
02h 31m from Phenix City
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

66 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

84 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St

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).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Moores Mill

#2 Moores Mill

Census designated place

Population5,682
Coordinates34.8439800, -86.5183200
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Moores Mill (-86.51832, 34.84398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.21 L · about $33.21
Round trip
$66.42
17.54 gal · 66.42 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Moores Mill, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 01:32:35, although it is 00:32:35 in Moores Mill.

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.