Trip from Kimberly, AL to Phenix City, AL

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

189.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Kimberly, AL to Phenix City, AL covers 189.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mary Buckelew Parkway, I 22 West, Montgomery for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.74 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

94.8 miles from Kimberly, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 189.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Mary Buckelew Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mary Buckelew Parkway	0 mi	0m
I 22 West	0 mi	0m
Montgomery	0 mi	0m
I 20 East	0 mi	0m
US 31	0 mi	0m
US 31 South	0 mi	0m
Red Mountain Expressway	0 mi	0m
US 280 East	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Mary Buckelew Parkway — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn right onto Mary Buckelew Parkway

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Take the ramp left

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight left toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

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Merge slight right

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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown

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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East

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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens

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Take the exit straight

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Take the exit left toward I-85 North, US 29 North, US 280 East: Atlanta

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

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Keep slight right

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Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway

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Continue straight

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Turn left onto Opelika Road

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

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Continue on 14th Street

24

Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

25

Continue on 13th Street

26

Turn left onto Broad Street

27

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 94.8 miles from Kimberly, AL.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.8 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Kimberly, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kimberly, AL

This is one driving day of about 189.5 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kimberly, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Columbiana, AL

95 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.8 mi from Kimberly, AL

Hoover, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.8 miles from Kimberly, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$25.74	$51.48
midgrade	$3.85	$28.72	$57.45
premium	$4.15	$30.96	$61.92
diesel	$3.75	$27.98	$55.95

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 66.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kimberly, AL to Phenix City, AL covers 189.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mary Buckelew Parkway, I 22 West, Montgomery. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 94.8 miles from Kimberly, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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