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Trip from Phenix City, AL to Andalusia, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

176.8 mi

285 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

44 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 17m

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

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

Phenix City, AL

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city in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Andalusia, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Phenix City, AL to Andalusia, AL covers 176.8 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, I 85, US 280 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.5 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.70 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

88.4 miles from Phenix City, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 56.5 mi 1h 1m
I 85 43.7 mi 48m
US 280 39.3 mi 44m
Crum Foshee Highway 17.9 mi 20m
AL 106 9.4 mi 11m
US 84 3.8 mi 5m
US 80 1.8 mi 2m
River Falls Street 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 56.5 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Broad Street

8 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street
2

Turn right onto 13th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · 13th Street
3

Continue on 14th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
4

Continue on Crawford Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crawford Road
5

Turn right onto Opelika Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Opelika Road
6

Turn right onto US 80; US 280; US 431

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 80; US 280; US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 280; US 431

21 mi · 24 min · US 280; US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 280

18 mi · 19 min · US 280
Toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery Use the left lane.
9

Continue on I 85

44 mi · 47 min · I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 85
Toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I-65 South: Mobile
12

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · this road
Exit 171 Toward I 65 South: Mobile
13

Merge onto I 65; US 82

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 65; US 82
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward 106, 55: Georgiana, Starlington
15

Turn left onto AL 106; AL 55

9.4 mi · 11 min · AL 106; AL 55
16

Continue on AL 55

18 mi · 20 min · Crum Foshee Highway
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; AL 55

3.8 mi · 5 min · US 84; AL 55
18

Continue on US 29; AL 55

0.1 mi · 19 sec · River Falls Street
19

Continue on River Falls Street

0.4 mi · 53 sec · River Falls Street
20

Continue on River Falls Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · River Falls Road
21

Continue on River Falls Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Falls Street
22

Turn left onto Church Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Church Street
23

Enter roundabout onto Court Square

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Court Square
24

Arrive at destination

Court Square

Trip Plan

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 88.4 miles from Phenix City, AL, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.5 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 39 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.4 miles or 1h 42m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andalusia, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Phenix City, 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 Phenix City, AL

This is one driving day of about 176.8 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Phenix City, 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 I 65 for about 56.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, AL

88 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

Auburn, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.4 miles from Phenix City, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bluebird Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Andalusia, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 176.8

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13349231698

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montgomery, Alabama

0.4 mi

The Seed Coffee + Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Georgia

0.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Grit and Grind Coffee Andalusia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Andalusia, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 176.8

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13346667220

Visit website

Side Track

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Opelika, Alabama

1.4 mi

The Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Opelika, Alabama

1.4 mi

Bluebird Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 176.8

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13349231698

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+13343988440

Visit website

The Seed Coffee + Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16573511249

Visit website

Harvest Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17062218792

Visit website

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

McDonald's

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 63.1

Shorter, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13347240180

Visit website

Java-Time

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 176.8

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13345046150

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+13345930112

Visit website

Grit and Grind Coffee Andalusia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 176.8

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13346667220

Visit website

Side Track

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.3

Opelika, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

The Coffee Shop

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.3

Opelika, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+13347376212

Visit website

Boonie Hat Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.3

Opelika, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13343630390

Visit website

Hilltop Public House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+13342397752

Visit website

Baristas and Barristers

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Prevail Union | MGM

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13344168399

Visit website

JavaTime

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 176.8

Andalusia, Alabama

EVgo Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 101

Hope Hull, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13346130212

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 25.3

Opelika, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 126.3

Greenville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 75.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.8

Montgomery, Alabama

+13342608650

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 101

Hope Hull, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13346130212

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 37.9

Auburn, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Phenix City, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

National Civil War Naval Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Columbus, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+17063279798

Visit website

City Park (Monkey Park)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 25.3

Opelika, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13347055549

Visit website

The MOOseum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 88.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+13342651867

Visit website

M Bagel & Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 176.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 80; US 280; US 431

Turn right onto US 80; US 280; US 431

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
24.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 280

Take the exit onto US 280 toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery

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-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Au...
6
86.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 85

Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
6
87 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I-65 South: Mobile

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I-65 South: Mobile
7
176.7 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in | Court Square

Enter roundabout onto Court Square

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.70 one way

$53.40 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $29.31 $58.62
premium $4.56 $31.73 $63.47
diesel $5.61 $39.04 $78.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

44 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Opelika, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Phenix City, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Hope Hull, Alabama

EVgo

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Montgomery, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

FLO Charging Station

Greenville, Alabama

FLO

1 DCFC

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

Montgomery, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Greenville, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Auburn, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 15 Other: 10 Tesla Destination: 5 Blink: 5 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 3 EVgo: 1 FLO: 1 InCharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53 0 $18.56 $8.49
Efficient EV 44.2 0 $15.47 $7.07
EV Truck/SUV 70.7 0 $24.75 $11.32

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Phenix City, AL

Afternoon in Phenix City on Saturday

Local time

1:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andalusia, AL

Afternoon in Andalusia on Saturday

Local time

12:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h 24m highway drive covering 176.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.5 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 85. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 80; US 280; US 431.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 176.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.2 miles (US 80; US 280; US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Phenix City, AL and Andalusia, AL, road signs point toward Montgomery, 55: Georgiana and Starlington.

Montgomery

24.9 mi in | ~32m | via US 280

55: Georgiana

143.9 mi in | ~2h 42m

Starlington

143.9 mi in | ~2h 42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 176.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Phenix City, AL to Andalusia, AL covers 176.8 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, I 85, US 280. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88.4 miles from Phenix City, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.70 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.2 miles (US 80; US 280; US 431): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.8 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Phenix City, AL and Andalusia, AL, road signs point toward Montgomery, 55: Georgiana and Starlington.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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