How far is Semmes, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Semmes, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 252 miles (405.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Semmes and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Semmes and Phenix City.
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Start on the route
36 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
40 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Moffett Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road
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Turn sharp left onto Schillinger Road North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schillinger Road North
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Continue on Newburn Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Newburn Road
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Turn right onto Industrial Parkway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Industrial Parkway
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Turn left onto I 65 North: Montgomery
1467 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
157.5 mi · 2 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
61.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway
21.1 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 Semmes and Phenix City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
158 mi · 02h 50m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Semmes and Sunny near Phenix City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Semmes to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 252 miles (405.5 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Semmes and 123.1 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Semmes and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Semmes and Sunny near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
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 Greenville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Semmes and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 224.54 mi (361.37 km).
#1 Semmes
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.7782400, -88.2591700 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.67 | $67.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.86 | $75.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.12 | $82.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.14 | $96.28 |
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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