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

The driving distance from Phenix City, AL to Winfield, AL is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.76 mi
04h 25m
Flight
191.46 mi
308.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.46 mi
Kilometers
308.13 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.76 mi
Kilometers
345.62 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Tue, May 5, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Phenix City
Tue, May 5, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phenix City
2026-05-05T02:14
Arrive Winfield
Tue, May 5, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phenix City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Harpersville
AL

Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Phenix City
107.3 mi
02h 12m
To Winfield
107.4 mi
02h 12m

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
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2365 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

    87 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gateway Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    103.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 13: Natural Bridge, Eldridge

    1672 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    56 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bankhead Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham Highway
107 mi · 50%
I 22 West
56.8 mi · 26%
Opelika Road
21.7 mi · 10%
I-85 South
3.05 mi · 1%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 1%
I 65 North
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham Highway

Continue straight

104 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
191.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harpersville
02h 12m from Phenix City
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Phenix City and Mostly Sunny near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Harpersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Phenix City and 107.4 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.71 one way or $57.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 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 Winfield, 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 Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Harpersville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

39 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

81 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

106 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phenix City and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 191.46 mi (308.13 km).

Phenix City

#1 Phenix City

City in Alabama

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

#2 Winfield

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States

Population4,559
Coordinates33.9289900, -87.8172500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Phenix City (-85.00077, 32.47098)
End: Winfield (-87.81725, 33.92899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.69 L · about $28.71
Round trip
$57.41
15.16 gal · 57.38 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.71 $57.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.28 $64.57
Premium $4.63 $35.06 $70.12
Diesel $5.42 $41.05 $82.09

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 Winfield, AL. The current time in Phenix City is 02:14:56, although it is 01:14:56 in Winfield.

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.