How far is Phenix City, AL from Orange Beach, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Orange Beach, AL is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Orange Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Orange Beach.
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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
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
43.6 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
132.8 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
1397 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Rabun Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road
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Continue on Bay Minette Bypass
5.5 mi · 9 min · Bay Minette Bypass
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Continue on Gulf Shores Parkway
17.4 mi · 22 min · Gulf Shores Parkway
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Foley Beach Express
1.1 mi · 2 min · Foley Beach Express
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Continue on Foley Beach Expressway
12.9 mi · 19 min · Foley Beach Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road
42 m · 3 sec · Canal Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road
1133 ft · 24 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Bay Circle
789 ft · 35 sec · Bay Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Orange Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
133 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Phenix City and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Orange Beach?
The road trip is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Phenix City and 138.3 miles from Orange Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.8 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 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 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 Orange Beach, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
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 Providence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Orange Beach. Straight-line distance: 213.64 mi (343.82 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2943700, -87.5735900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange Beach (-87.57359, 30.29437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.57 | $83.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.14 | $90.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $52.85 | $105.70 |
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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