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Trip from Brewton, AL to Phenix City, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

183.6 mi

296 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Alabama, United States

Brewton, AL

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city and county seat of Russell County, Alabama, United States

Phenix City, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brewton, AL to Phenix City, AL covers 183.6 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Belleville Avenue, Saint Joseph Avenue, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.73 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

91.8 miles from Brewton, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 183.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belleville Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Brewton, AL to Phenix City, AL is easy. At 2h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brewton, AL to Phenix City, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belleville Avenue
Saint Joseph Avenue
Douglas Avenue
Jackson
North Jackson Street
Conecuh County 58
I-85 North
US 280

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Belleville Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brewton, AL and Phenix City, AL.

1

Start on Bob Teller Drive

177 ft · 10 sec · Bob Teller Drive
2

Turn right onto Belleville Avenue

102 ft · 10 sec · Belleville Avenue
3

Turn sharp left onto Saint Joseph Avenue

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Saint Joseph Avenue
4

Turn slight left onto Douglas Avenue

14 mi · 21 min · Douglas Avenue
5

Continue on Jackson

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jackson
6

Continue on North Jackson Street

8.1 mi · 12 min · North Jackson Street
7

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 8 sec
8

Turn slight right onto Conecuh County 58

125 ft · 5 sec · Conecuh County 58
9

At the end of the road, turn left

0.6 mi · 39 sec
10

Take the exit right

0.2 mi · 28 sec
11

Merge slight left

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min
12

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

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I-85 North: Atlanta
13

Merge slight left

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
15

Keep slight right

262 ft · 6 sec
16

Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

21 mi · 24 min · Columbus Parkway
17

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 2 min
18

Turn left onto Opelika Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Opelika Road
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Crawford Road
20

Continue on 14th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
21

Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

269 ft · 8 sec · 12th Avenue
22

Continue on 13th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 13th Street
23

Turn left onto Broad Street

7 ft · Broad Street
24

Arrive at your destination

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 91.8 miles from Brewton, AL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.

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 40 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 91.8 miles or 1h 29m 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 26m

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 Brewton, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Brewton, AL

This is one driving day of about 183.6 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Brewton, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 91.8 mi from Brewton, AL · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, AL

92 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

Georgiana, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.8 miles from Brewton, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$27.73 one way

$55.46 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $30.44 $60.88
premium $4.56 $32.95 $65.91
diesel $5.61 $40.54 $81.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.1 0 $19.28 $8.81
Efficient EV 45.9 0 $16.06 $7.34
EV Truck/SUV 73.4 0 $25.70 $11.75

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brewton, AL

Night in Brewton on Wednesday

Local time

9:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Phenix City, AL

Night in Phenix City on Wednesday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

26 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 59m 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 Brewton, AL to Phenix City, AL covers 183.6 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belleville Avenue, Saint Joseph Avenue, Douglas Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.8 miles from Brewton, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.73 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.
The drive from Brewton, AL to Phenix City, AL is easy. At 2h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brewton, AL to Phenix City, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brewton, AL to Phenix City, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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