How far is Phenix City, AL from Rainsville, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Rainsville, AL is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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 04h 11m.
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.
City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Rainsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Rainsville.
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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
21 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right
84 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Henry Road
2366 ft · 37 sec · Henry Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
26.4 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Continue on East Meighan Boulevard
6.2 mi · 11 min · East Meighan Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto North 12th Street
2303 ft · 48 sec · North 12th Street
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Continue on Noccalula Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Noccalula Road
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Take the ramp right
1250 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
30.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 35: Fort Payne, Rainsville
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Glenn Boulevard Southwest
3.8 mi · 5 min · Glenn Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Rainsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Opelika Road
Take the exit slight right
84 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Rainsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Rainsville?
The road trip is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Heflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Phenix City and 95.1 miles from Rainsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 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 Rainsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Rainsville.
Stop Ideas Near Heflin
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 Heflin.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Rainsville. Straight-line distance: 148.07 mi (238.29 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rainsville
City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,149 |
| Coordinates | 34.4942500, -85.8477500 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rainsville (-85.84775, 34.49425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $3.93 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.81 | $32.32 | $64.63 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $39.86 | $79.73 |
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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