Origin
Anniston, AL
Late night in Anniston on Friday
Local time
12:38 AM
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Current temp
74°F
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Trip from Anniston, AL to Phenix City, AL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
118.3 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anniston, AL
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Phenix City, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anniston, AL to Phenix City, AL covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 431, Columbus Parkway, Greenbrier Dear Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.5 miles on US 431. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.2 miles from Anniston, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 118.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 118.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 431 and Columbus Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.5 miles on US 431.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 431 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and Columbus Parkway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Gurnee Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnee Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.5 miles (US 431 / Golden Springs Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 431): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gurnee Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Gurnee Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 431 / Golden Springs Road
Turn right onto US 431 / Golden Springs Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
5.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
|
US 431
Take the exit onto US 431 toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta
6
9.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
|
US 431
Take the exit onto US 431 toward US 431 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 431 South
7
9.5 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 431
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431 toward US 431 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 431 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 87.5 mi | 2h |
| Columbus Parkway | 21.3 mi | 25m |
| Greenbrier Dear Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 280 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Quintard Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Leon Smith Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Opelika Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Golden Springs Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 87.5 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anniston, AL and Phenix City, AL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Gurnee Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gurnee Avenue
3
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 10th Street
4
Turn right onto AL 21
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Quintard Avenue
5
Turn left onto Greenbrier Dear Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Greenbrier Dear Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 431
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Golden Springs Road
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 431
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Leon Smith Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 431
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 431
Toward I 20 East, US 431 South: Atlanta
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 431
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 431
Toward US 431 South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431
27 mi
·
36 min
·
US 431
Toward US 431 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 431
57 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto US 431
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Columbus Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 280; US 431
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 280; US 431
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Opelika Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Opelika Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto Crawford Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crawford Road
16
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
17
Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
12th Avenue
18
Continue on 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
13th Street
19
Turn left onto Broad Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broad Street
20
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.2 miles from Anniston, AL, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.2 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phenix City, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anniston, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anniston, AL
This is one driving day of about 118.3 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Anniston, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 431 for about 87.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.2 mi from Anniston, AL · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Anniston, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 431 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.5 miles.
Arriving in Phenix City, AL
The final approach into Phenix City, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Phenix City, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.87 one way
$35.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $19.61 | $39.23 |
| premium | $4.56 | $21.23 | $42.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.56 | $7.57 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Phenix City, AL
Late night in Phenix City on Friday
Local time
1:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Roanoke, AL
59 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anniston, AL to Phenix City, AL covers 118.3 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 431, Columbus Parkway, Greenbrier Dear Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.2 miles from Anniston, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Gurnee Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.5 miles (US 431 / Golden Springs Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 431): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Anniston, AL to Phenix City, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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