Trip from Phenix City, AL to Childersburg, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

104.1 mi

168 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 0m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 28m

10 AM

2h 16m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 17m

5 PM

2h 27m

8 PM

2h 4m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Phenix City, AL to Childersburg, AL covers 104.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 13th Street, 14th Street, Crawford Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.72 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.

Midpoint

52.1 miles from Phenix City, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 104.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 104.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

13th Street 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Phenix City, AL to Childersburg, AL is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Phenix City, AL to Childersburg, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
13th Street	—	—
14th Street	—	—
Crawford Road	—	—
Opelika Road	—	—
I-85 South	—	—
US 280 West	—	—
Gateway Drive	—	—
Birmingham Highway	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 13th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Broad Street

7 ft · 2 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

1.8 mi · 2 min

7

Continue straight

21 mi · 24 min

8

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

3.1 mi · 3 min · I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery

9

Take the exit slight right toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

0.4 mi · 45 sec · US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

10

Keep slight right to continue on US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

285 ft · 7 sec · US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

11

Merge slight left onto Gateway Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · Gateway Drive

12

Continue on Birmingham Highway

3.0 mi · 3 min · Birmingham Highway

13

Continue straight

71 mi · 1 hr 25 min

14

Turn right onto 1st Street Southwest

0.3 mi · 35 sec · 1st Street Southwest

15

Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southwest

59 ft · 3 sec · 8th Avenue Southwest

16

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 52.1 miles from Phenix City, AL, or about 1h 4m 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 23 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.1 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Childersburg, 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 104.1 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Phenix City, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.1 mi from Phenix City, AL · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

52 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

Opelika, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Phenix City, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Childersburg, AL

The final approach into Childersburg, 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 Childersburg, 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

$15.72 one way

$31.44 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$17.26	$34.52
premium	$4.56	$18.68	$37.37
diesel	$5.61	$22.98	$45.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.2	$10.93	$5.00
Efficient EV	26	$9.11	$4.16
EV Truck/SUV	41.6	$14.57	$6.66

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Phenix City, AL

Afternoon in Phenix City on Thursday

Local time

1:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Childersburg, AL

Afternoon in Childersburg on Thursday

Local time

12:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

32 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

2h 9m 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 Phenix City, AL to Childersburg, AL covers 104.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 13th Street, 14th Street, Crawford Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.1 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 $15.72 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.

The drive from Phenix City, AL to Childersburg, AL is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Phenix City, AL to Childersburg, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Phenix City, AL to Childersburg, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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