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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Tuskegee, AL is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.67 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40.37 mi
64.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.37 mi
Kilometers
64.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.67 mi
Kilometers
68.67 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 4:11 PM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Sun, Apr 26, 6:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-04-26T16:07
Arrive Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 5:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:04 AM to 10:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
AL

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

From Phenix City
21.3 mi
00h 31m
To Tuskegee
21.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    2 m · 2 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 13th Street

    2834 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 14th Street

    2265 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Crawford Road

    2469 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 14th Street

    1682 ft · 43 sec · 14th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Crawford Road

    33.2 mi · 47 min · Crawford Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29, US 80 West: Tuskegee, Auburn

    616 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on East Martin Luther King Highway

    7.5 mi · 12 min · East Martin Luther King Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Eastside Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Eastside Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Northside Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Northside Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · East Northside Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crawford Road
33.6 mi · 79%
East Martin Luther King Highway
7.53 mi · 18%
14th Street
0.75 mi · 2%
13th Street
0.54 mi · 1%
US 29
0.12 mi
Eastside Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Crawford Road

Continue on Crawford Road

33.2 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 31m from Phenix City
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Phenix City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Phenix City and 21.4 miles from Tuskegee.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 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 Tuskegee, 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

85 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Tuskegee. Straight-line distance: 40.37 mi (64.97 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Tuskegee

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

Population8,026
Coordinates32.4241500, -85.6909600
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Tuskegee (-85.69096, 32.42415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.43 $12.86
Premium $4.63 $6.98 $13.97
Diesel $5.42 $8.18 $16.35

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 · Apr 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Phenix City, AL and Tuskegee, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 16:07:39, although it is 15:07:39 in Tuskegee.

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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.