Origin
Phenix City, AL
Evening in Phenix City on Tuesday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phenix City, AL to Holt, AL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
186.4 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
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6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phenix City, AL
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Holt, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Phenix City, AL to Holt, AL covers 186.4 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 280, I 20, John M. Harbert III Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.8 miles on US 280. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.15 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
93.2 miles from Phenix City, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 51m highway drive covering 186.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 123.8 miles on US 280.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 280 is the longest continuous segment at about 123.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and I 20. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.9 miles in near US 280.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 186.4 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 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 28.3 miles (US 280): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
24.9 mi into trip
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~32m in
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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...
8
28.3 mi into trip
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~36m in
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US 280
Keep slight right at fork onto US 280 toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
8
151.8 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
8
178.3 mi into trip
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~3h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 11, AL 7: Tuscaloosa, Coaling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 79
Toward US 11, AL 7: Tuscaloosa, Coaling
8
178.6 mi into trip
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~3h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South, AL 7 South: Tuscaloosa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79
Toward US 11 South, AL 7 South: Tuscaloosa
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 Holt, AL, road signs point toward Montgomery and Birmingham.
Montgomery
24.9 mi in
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~32m
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via US 280
Birmingham
28 mi in
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~35m
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via US 280
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 280 | 123.8 mi | 2h 32m |
| I 20 | 25.3 mi | 27m |
| John M. Harbert III Freeway | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| University Boulevard East | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Birmingham Highway | 3 mi | 3m |
| US 80 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Gateway Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Crescent Ridge Road Northeast | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 280
— 123.8 mi, about 2h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City, AL and Holt, AL.
1
Start on Broad Street
8 ft
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1 sec
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Broad Street
2
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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13th Street
3
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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14th Street
4
Continue on Crawford Road
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Crawford Road
5
Turn right onto Opelika Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Opelika Road
6
Turn right onto US 80; US 280; US 431
1.8 mi
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2 min
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US 80; US 280; US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 280; US 431
21 mi
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24 min
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US 280; US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 280
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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US 280
Toward I-85 South, US 29 South, US 280 West: Auburn, Montgomery
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 280
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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US 280
Toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 280
285 ft
·
6 sec
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US 280
Toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 280
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Gateway Drive
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 280
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Birmingham Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 280
99 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
US 280
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 459 South
15
Merge onto I 459
19 mi
·
20 min
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John M. Harbert III Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
25 mi
·
27 min
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I 20; I 59; US 11; AL 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 79
Toward US 11, AL 7: Tuscaloosa, Coaling
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 79
Toward US 11 South, AL 7 South: Tuscaloosa
20
Turn straight onto US 11
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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University Boulevard East
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 215
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
University Boulevard East
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 45
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent Ridge Road East
23
Continue on Crescent Ridge Road Northeast
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Crescent Ridge Road Northeast
24
Turn left onto 42nd Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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42nd Avenue Northeast
25
Continue on 16th Street Northeast
475 ft
·
23 sec
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16th Street Northeast
26
Turn right onto 40th Avenue Northeast
300 ft
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13 sec
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40th Avenue Northeast
27
Arrive at destination
40th Avenue Northeast
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 93.2 miles from Phenix City, AL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.8 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.2 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holt, 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 186.4 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 US 280 for about 123.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.2 mi from Phenix City, AL · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.2 miles from Phenix City, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 280 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.8 miles.
Arriving in Holt, AL
The final approach into Holt, 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 Holt, AL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.15 one way
$56.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.90 | $61.81 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.46 | $66.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.15 | $82.31 |
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: 65.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.57 | $8.95 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.10 | $11.93 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Holt, AL
Evening in Holt on Tuesday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Columbiana, AL
93 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 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 51m 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 Holt, AL covers 186.4 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, I 20, John M. Harbert III Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.2 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 $28.15 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 186.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: 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 28.3 miles (US 280): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Phenix City, AL and Holt, AL, road signs point toward Montgomery and Birmingham.
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