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Trip from Phenix City, AL to Lincoln, AL

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

127.8 mi

206 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m

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

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Downtown Phenix City, AL, AL

Phenix City, AL

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Downtown Lincoln, AL, AL

Lincoln, AL

Ramon Perucho

Trip Overview

The drive from Phenix City, AL to Lincoln, AL covers 127.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 280, South Broadway Avenue, AL 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84 miles on US 280. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.54 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

63.9 miles from Phenix City, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 127.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 280 and South Broadway Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 84 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 21 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 84 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 280 and South Broadway Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 80; US 280; US 431.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 127.8 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 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 28 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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...
5
28 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 280

Take the exit onto US 280 toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
8
28.3 mi into trip | ~36m in | 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
5
28.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 280 / Gateway Drive

Merge onto US 280 / Gateway Drive

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Phenix City, AL and Lincoln, AL, road signs point toward Montgomery and Birmingham.

Montgomery

24.9 mi in | ~32m | via US 280

Birmingham

28 mi in | ~35m | via US 280

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 280 84 mi 1h 39m
South Broadway Avenue 22.7 mi 26m
AL 77 10.1 mi 14m
Birmingham Highway 3 mi 3m
US 80 1.8 mi 2m
Gateway Drive 1.5 mi 2m
Magnolia Street 1.3 mi 3m
Rockford Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 280 — 84 mi, about 1h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.1 mi · 3 min · 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 · US 280
Toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 280

285 ft · 6 sec · US 280
Toward US 280 West: Opelika, Birmingham Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto US 280

1.5 mi · 2 min · 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

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 280
Use the right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
15

Turn right

100 ft · 2 sec
16

Merge onto AL 21

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
17

Continue on AL 21

23 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue
18

Turn left onto AL 77

10 mi · 14 min · AL 77
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left onto CR 7

1.3 mi · 3 min · Magnolia Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto 1st Avenue

222 ft · 9 sec · 1st Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

1st Avenue

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.9 miles from Phenix City, AL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84 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 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.9 miles or 1h 20m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, 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 127.8 miles and 2h 39m.

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 84 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.9 mi from Phenix City, AL · 1h 20m into the drive

Downtown Dadeville, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

64 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

Dadeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Phenix City, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 280 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84 miles.

Arriving in Lincoln, AL

The final approach into Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, AL.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Freedom Riders National Monument

National Monument

In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 127.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.54 one way

$39.07 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $21.43 $42.86
premium $4.61 $23.20 $46.39
diesel $5.64 $28.39 $56.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.3 0 $13.42 $6.13
Efficient EV 32 0 $11.18 $5.11
EV Truck/SUV 51.1 0 $17.89 $8.18

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Phenix City, AL

Morning in Phenix City on Monday

Local time

9:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lincoln, AL

Morning in Lincoln on Monday

Local time

8:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°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

1 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 39m 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 Lincoln, AL covers 127.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 280, South Broadway Avenue, AL 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.9 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 $19.54 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.
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 13 significant decision points across 127.8 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 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 28 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Phenix City, AL and Lincoln, AL, road signs point toward Montgomery and Birmingham.

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