Phenix City, AL Road Trips

With 11 routes heading out and 22 heading in, Phenix City, AL works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 137 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Phenix City, AL head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

270.3 mi

Citronelle, AL

Quickest Drive

36m

Opelika, AL

Plan Around Phenix City, AL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Phenix City, AL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Muscle Shoals, AL to Phenix City, AL 252.7 mi · 5h 10m Fairhope, AL to Phenix City, AL 251.5 mi · 4h 6m Russellville, AL to Phenix City, AL 250.6 mi · 5h 7m Loxley, AL to Phenix City, AL 246.1 mi · 4h 40m

Continue From Phenix City, AL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Phenix City, AL to Citronelle, AL 270.3 mi · 5h 1m Phenix City, AL to Russellville, AL 249.7 mi · 5h 6m Phenix City, AL to Boaz, AL 175.3 mi · 3h 46m Phenix City, AL to Centre, AL 155 mi · 3h 30m

Trips from Phenix City, AL

Phenix City, AL to Citronelle, AL

270.3 mi 5h 1m

Phenix City, AL to Russellville, AL

249.7 mi 5h 6m

Phenix City, AL to Boaz, AL

175.3 mi 3h 46m

Phenix City, AL to Centre, AL

155 mi 3h 30m

Phenix City, AL to Bessemer, AL

151.3 mi 3h 12m

Phenix City, AL to Birmingham, AL

139.9 mi 2h 31m

Phenix City, AL to Hoover, AL

139.7 mi 2h 30m

Phenix City, AL to Pleasant Grove, AL

137.6 mi 2h 47m

Phenix City, AL to Dothan, AL

98 mi 2h 3m

Phenix City, AL to Montgomery, AL

86.2 mi 1h 21m

Phenix City, AL to Auburn, AL

33.8 mi 46m

Phenix City, AL to Opelika, AL

26.5 mi 36m

Driving from Phenix City, AL

The typical drive from Phenix City, AL covers about 137 miles and takes around 2h 42m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 270 miles (5h 6m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Phenix City, AL are Citronelle, AL (270.3 mi, 5h 1m), Russellville, AL (249.7 mi, 5h 6m), Boaz, AL (175.3 mi, 3h 46m), Bessemer, AL (151.3 mi, 3h 12m), and Birmingham, AL (139.9 mi, 2h 31m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 137-mile drive from Phenix City, AL, expect to burn about 5.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Phenix City, AL and 22 routes heading into Phenix City, AL, covering 33 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 270 miles.

The longest mapped route from Phenix City, AL covers 270 miles and takes approximately 5h 6m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.

The average route from Phenix City, AL runs about 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Phenix City, AL include Citronelle, AL, Russellville, AL, Boaz, AL and Bessemer, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.