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

The driving distance from Talladega, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.08 mi
02h 05m
Flight
92.47 mi
148.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.47 mi
Kilometers
148.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.08 mi
Kilometers
186.82 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Sun, May 31, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Talladega
Sun, May 31, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Talladega
2026-05-30T23:46
Arrive Phenix City
Sun, May 31, 1:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Talladega
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
Jacksons' Gap
AL

Town

From Talladega
57.9 mi
01h 02m
To Phenix City
58.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spring Street

    693 ft · 32 sec · North Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Battle Street

    1416 ft · 28 sec · West Battle Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Fort Lashley Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fort Lashley Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

    21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Opelika Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Opelika Road

  13. 13

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

    2387 ft · 1 min · Crawford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 14th Street

    2175 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    82 m · 8 sec · 12th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 13th Street

    2667 ft · 1 min · 13th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Talladega 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Lashley Avenue
66.5 mi · 57%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 19%
I-85 North
3.24 mi · 3%
Opelika Road
0.79 mi · 1%
13th Street
0.51 mi
Crawford Road
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Fort Lashley Avenue

Merge slight left

64.3 mi · 01h 18m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksons' Gap
01h 02m from Talladega
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Talladega and Showers And Thunderstorms near Phenix City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Jacksons' Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Talladega and 58.2 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Talladega and Showers And Thunderstorms near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksons' Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksons' Gap, 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 Jacksons' Gap.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

79 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

116 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Talladega and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 92.47 mi (148.81 km).

Talladega

#1 Talladega

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Population15,300
Coordinates33.4359400, -86.1058000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: North Spring Street (-86.105274, 33.43603)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.51 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
8.2 gal · 31.02 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.46 $34.92
Premium $4.63 $18.96 $37.93
Diesel $5.42 $22.20 $44.40

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Talladega, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Talladega is 23:46:15, although it is 00:46:15 in Phenix City.

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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.