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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Odenville, AL is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
147.54 mi
03h 04m
Flight
116.1 mi
186.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.1 mi
Kilometers
186.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.54 mi
Kilometers
237.44 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Odenville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Odenville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:05 AM to 10:05 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
10:50 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 32m
To Odenville
73.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1053 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Broadway Avenue

    22.7 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Ashville, Pell City

    1539 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Ashville

    62 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Martin Street North

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Street North

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Route 174

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Route 174

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1701 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Burgess Drive

    1585 ft · 1 min · Burgess Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    734 ft · 35 sec · 1st Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Alabama Street

    76 m · 11 sec · Alabama Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham Highway
62.8 mi · 43%
South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 15%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 15%
State Route 174
10.2 mi · 7%
I-20 West
9.02 mi · 6%
I-85 South
3.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham Highway

Continue straight

59.7 mi · 01h 11m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellyton
01h 32m from Phenix City
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Odenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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 Odenville.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 10:50 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 Odenville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Odenville.

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 Odenville. Straight-line distance: 116.1 mi (186.84 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Odenville

Town

Population3,886
Coordinates33.6773200, -86.3966500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Odenville (-86.39665, 33.67732)

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Odenville, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 09:38:50, although it is 08:38:50 in Odenville.

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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.