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

The driving distance from Roanoke, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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
69.43 mi
01h 22m
Flight
51.71 mi
83.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.71 mi
Kilometers
83.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.43 mi
Kilometers
111.74 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Tue, May 12, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-05-12T20:01
Arrive Phenix City
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
9:30 PM CDT
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
Aubrey
AL

Town in Lee County, Arkansas, United States

From Roanoke
34.6 mi
00h 41m
To Phenix City
34.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    43.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.3 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Road

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus Parkway
22.8 mi · 33%
Opelika Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Crawford Road
0.45 mi · 1%
14th Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

43.4 mi · 01h 01m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
51.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aubrey
00h 41m from Roanoke
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Phenix City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Aubrey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Roanoke and 34.9 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Roanoke and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke and Mostly Sunny near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Aubrey

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

90 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

115 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 51.71 mi (83.22 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States

Population5,940
Coordinates33.1512300, -85.3721700
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.372125, 33.151358)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.43 $20.87
Premium $4.63 $11.33 $22.66
Diesel $5.42 $13.27 $26.53

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Roanoke, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Roanoke is 20:01:11, although it is 21:01:11 in Phenix City.

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.