How far is Phenix City, AL from Thomasville, AL?
The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Thomasville, AL is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phenix City and Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City and Thomasville.
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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
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Selma
11 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
43.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Camden Bypass
20.1 mi · 30 min · Camden Bypass
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Turn left
69 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Broad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Broad Street
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Continue on State Route 5
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 5
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Wilson Avenue
1625 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phenix City and Thomasville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
43.8 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Phenix City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phenix City to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Phenix City and 95.9 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 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 Thomasville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Phenix City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
Montgomery, AL
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 164.49 mi (264.72 km).
#1 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thomasville
City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,766 |
| Coordinates | 31.9134900, -87.7358400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-87.73584, 31.91349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.64 | $51.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.31 | $62.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.66 | $73.32 |
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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