How far is Wetumpka, AL from Phenix City, AL?
The driving distance from Wetumpka, AL to Phenix City, AL is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Macon County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wetumpka and Phenix City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wetumpka and Phenix City.
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Start on North Broad Street
1620 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
2034 ft · 41 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
9 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I-85 North, US 80 East: Atlanta
678 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I-85 North, US 80 East: Atlanta
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 24 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 Wetumpka 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-85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I-85 North, US 80 East: Atlanta
33.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka to Phenix City?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Tuskegee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Wetumpka and 36.5 miles from Phenix City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wetumpka and Phenix City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wetumpka and Sunny near Phenix City.
Stop Ideas Near Tuskegee
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 Tuskegee.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wetumpka and Phenix City. Straight-line distance: 70.75 mi (113.86 km).
#1 Wetumpka
City in Alabama, USA
| Population | 8,431 |
| Coordinates | 32.5437400, -86.2119100 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
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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