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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Troy, AL is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.46 mi
02h 20m
Flight
72.86 mi
117.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.86 mi
Kilometers
117.26 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.46 mi
Kilometers
148.8 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Tue, May 5, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-05-05T09:49
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phenix City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union Springs
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Phenix City
46.2 mi
01h 10m
To Troy
46.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    2528 ft · 50 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on General Colin Powell Parkway

    581 ft · 12 sec · General Colin Powell Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Seale Highway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Old Seale Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cutchin Drive

    15.6 mi · 27 min · Cutchin Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    29.2 mi · 43 min · South Prairie Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 39 sec · East Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Prairie Street
29.2 mi · 32%
Cutchin Drive
28.7 mi · 31%
Old Seale Highway
12.3 mi · 13%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
3.63 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.21 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Prairie Street

Turn left onto South Prairie Street

29.2 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Springs
01h 10m from Phenix City
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Phenix City and 46.2 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.35 one way or $24.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 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 Troy, 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 Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Union Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union Springs, 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 Union Springs.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

61 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Troy. Straight-line distance: 72.86 mi (117.26 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Troy (-85.96995, 31.80877)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.35
Round trip
$24.69
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.35 $24.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.88 $27.77
Premium $4.63 $15.08 $30.15
Diesel $5.42 $17.65 $35.31

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Troy, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 09:49:46, although it is 08:49:46 in Troy.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.