How far is Phenix City, AL from Semmes, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Semmes, AL is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Semmes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Semmes.
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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
157.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Industrial Parkway
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Turn left onto Newburn Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Newburn Road
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Continue on Schillinger Road North
2.1 mi · 3 min · Schillinger Road North
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Moffett Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road
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Turn left onto Wulff Road
67 m · 10 sec · Wulff Road
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 6 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 Semmes.
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
157 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Phenix City and Patchy Fog near Semmes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Semmes?
The road trip is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Phenix City and 128.9 miles from Semmes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 7:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 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 Semmes, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phenix City and Patchy Fog near Semmes.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Semmes. Straight-line distance: 224.54 mi (361.37 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Semmes
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.7782400, -88.2591700 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Semmes (-88.25917, 30.77824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.46 | $68.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $38.76 | $77.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.09 | $84.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $49.28 | $98.55 |
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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