How far is Valley Grande, AL from Phenix City, AL?

The driving distance from Valley Grande, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
137.68 mi
02h 20m
Flight
115.81 mi
186.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.81 mi
Kilometers
186.38 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.68 mi
Kilometers
221.57 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phenix City
Thu, Apr 30, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Valley Grande
Thu, Apr 30, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Grande
2026-04-30T18:39
Arrive Phenix City
Thu, Apr 30, 8:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Grande
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
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Valley Grande
71.6 mi
01h 10m
To Phenix City
66.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Grande and Phenix City.

  1. 1

    Start on Citizens Parkway

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Citizens Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    1836 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 8 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 Valley Grande and Phenix City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 North
62.2 mi · 45%
Edmund Pettus Bridge
48.5 mi · 35%
Columbus Parkway
22.6 mi · 16%
Citizens Parkway
5.66 mi · 4%
Broad Street
1.99 mi · 1%
Opelika Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-85 North

Merge slight left

61.8 mi · 01h 08m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
01h 10m from Valley Grande
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valley Grande and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Phenix City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Grande to Phenix City?

The road trip is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Valley Grande and 66.1 miles from Phenix City.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valley Grande 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 Valley Grande and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Phenix City.

Stop Ideas Near Pike Road

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

115 mi away
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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Grande and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 115.81 mi (186.38 km).

Valley Grande

#1 Valley Grande

City in Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Population3,468
Coordinates32.5090200, -86.9874900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Phenix City

#2 Phenix City

City in Alabama

Population36,487
Coordinates32.4709800, -85.0007700
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Citizens Parkway (-86.987458, 32.509008)
End: 13th Street (-85.000758, 32.470959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.81
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.40 $36.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.70 $41.40
Premium $4.63 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.42 $26.32 $52.63

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 · Apr 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Valley Grande, AL and Phenix City, AL. The current time in Valley Grande is 18:39:03, although it is 19:39:03 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.