Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
154.5 mi
249 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Photo: FranDany
The drive from Centre, AL to Phenix City, AL covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martha Berry Highway, Chet Atkins Parkway, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.7 miles on Martha Berry Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.62 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
77.2 miles from Centre, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
The drive from Centre, AL to Phenix City, AL covers 154.5 miles and takes about 3h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 411 Business / West Main Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 154.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 411 Business / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles (South College Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (US 27; GA 1; GA 100): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto US 411 Business / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto South College Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1; GA 100
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward GA 540, GA 22, US 80: Phenix City Alabama, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward GA 22 West, US 80 West: Phenix City, Alabama
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
On the drive from Centre, AL to Phenix City, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
Macon
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martha Berry Highway | 31.7 mi | 37m |
| Chet Atkins Parkway | 31 mi | 33m |
| US 27 | 23.4 mi | 30m |
| US 411 | 19.3 mi | 28m |
| North Park Street | 11.4 mi | 17m |
| New Franklin Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| Hamilton Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Cave Spring Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between Centre, AL and Phenix City, AL.
Start on AL 283
Turn slight left
Turn left onto AL 283
At end of road, turn left onto US 411 Business
Turn straight onto US 411
Turn right onto Old Cedartown Road
Continue on Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest
Continue on Old Cave Spring Road
Continue on Cave Spring Road
Continue on North Cave Spring Street
At end of road, turn left onto Wissahickon Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South College Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 278; GA 6; GA 100
Turn right onto US 27 Business; GA 1 Business
At end of road, turn left onto US 27; GA 1; GA 100
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Continue on US 27; GA 1
Continue on US 27; US 29; GA 1; GA 14
Continue on US 27; GA 1; GA 219
Turn left onto US 27; GA 1
Take the exit
Merge onto I 185
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 80; GA 22; GA 540
Continue on US 80
Take the exit
Turn left onto Summerville Road
Continue on Broad Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.2 miles or 1h 53m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phenix City, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Centre, 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 Centre, AL
This is one driving day of about 154.5 miles and 3h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.2 mi from Centre, AL · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77.2 miles from Centre, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$23.62 one way
$47.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $25.91 | $51.81 |
| premium | $4.61 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.32 | $68.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.22 | $7.42 |
| Efficient EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.52 | $6.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Centre on Saturday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Phenix City on Saturday
Local time
7:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
85°F
Dadeville, AL
77 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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