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

The driving distance from Troy, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
87.46 mi
01h 53m
Flight
72.86 mi
117.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.86 mi
Kilometers
117.26 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.46 mi
Kilometers
140.75 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Tue, May 5, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Tue, May 5, 11:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-05T07:21
Arrive Phenix City
Tue, May 5, 9:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Union Springs
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Troy
46.2 mi
00h 56m
To Phenix City
41.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    756 ft · 35 sec · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North 3 Notch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    29.2 mi · 43 min · Monticello Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Conecuh Avenue West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Conecuh Avenue West

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto AL 51 North: Hurtsboro

    15 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto General Colin Powell Parkway

    561 ft · 11 sec · General Colin Powell Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Broad Street

    2544 ft · 51 sec · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monticello Road
29.2 mi · 33%
AL 51 North
28.8 mi · 33%
North 3 Notch Street
9.77 mi · 11%
Conecuh Avenue West
6.79 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King Boulevard South
1.21 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Monticello Road

Turn left onto Monticello Road

29.2 mi · 00h 43m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Springs
00h 56m from Troy
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy 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 Troy to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Union Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Troy and 41.2 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union Springs

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

61 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 72.86 mi (117.26 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

Population18,762
Coordinates31.8087700, -85.9699500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: East Walnut Street (-85.969958, 31.808534)
End: Broad Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $11.70
Round trip
$23.40
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.70 $23.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.16 $26.32
Premium $4.63 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.42 $16.73 $33.46

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 Troy, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Troy is 07:21:20, although it is 08:21:20 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.