How far is Scottsboro, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Scottsboro, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsboro and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsboro and Phenix City.
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Start on the route
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
124 m · 20 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Willow Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Willow Street
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Turn right onto Bynum Street
91 m · 9 sec · Bynum Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
13.5 mi · 19 min · Veterans Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Love Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road
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Take the ramp right
1413 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
30 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 211: Noccalula Falls Park
1124 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Noccalula Parkway
693 ft · 14 sec · Noccalula Parkway
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Continue on Noccalula Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Noccalula Road
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Continue on North 12th Street
2303 ft · 50 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn slight left onto West Meighan Boulevard
6.2 mi · 11 min · West Meighan Boulevard
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Continue on Chastain Boulevard East
18.8 mi · 22 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Continue straight
2131 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
2085 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Golden Springs Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Golden Springs Road
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Continue on Leon Smith Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 South
1004 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 South
26.5 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
57.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left onto Columbus Parkway
21.3 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Opelika Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Road
2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road
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Continue on 14th Street
2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 13th Street
2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsboro and Phenix City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 431 South
Continue straight
57.3 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scottsboro and Partly Sunny near Phenix City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsboro to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Heflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Scottsboro and 101.8 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsboro and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scottsboro and Partly Sunny near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Heflin
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 Heflin.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Birmingham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsboro and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 163.31 mi (262.83 km).
#1 Scottsboro
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,372 |
| Coordinates | 34.6723100, -86.0341500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phenix City
City in Alabama
| Population | 36,487 |
| Coordinates | 32.4709800, -85.0007700 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.61 | $55.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.05 | $62.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.72 | $67.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.48 | $78.95 |
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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