Origin
Phenix City, AL
Night in Phenix City on Tuesday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phenix City, AL to Pine Level, AL
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
104.7 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
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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Pine Level, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Phenix City, AL to Pine Level, AL covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, US 280, I 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.6 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.81 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Phenix City, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 104.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and US 280. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.6 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and US 280. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 13th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (13th Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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13th Street
Turn right onto 13th Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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
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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...
5
86.8 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I-65 North: Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
5
102 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Phenix City, AL to Pine Level, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.
Montgomery
24.9 mi in
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~32m
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via US 280
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 43.6 mi | 47m |
| US 280 | 39.3 mi | 44m |
| I 65 | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| US 31 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| US 80 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Opelika Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 13th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crawford Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 43.6 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City, AL and Pine Level, AL.
1
Start on Broad Street
8 ft
·
1 sec
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Broad Street
2
Turn right onto 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
24 min
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US 280; US 431
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 280
18 mi
·
19 min
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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
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I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I-65 North: Birmingham
11
Merge onto I 65; US 82
15 mi
·
16 min
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I 65; US 82
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 31: Pine Level, Prattville
13
Turn slight right onto US 31
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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US 31
14
Turn left onto Pine Level Ridge
381 ft
·
16 sec
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Pine Level Ridge
15
Arrive at destination
Pine Level Ridge
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 52.4 miles from Phenix City, AL, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.6 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Level, 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 104.7 miles and 2h 1m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 43.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from Phenix City, AL · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Phenix City, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pine Level, AL
The final approach into Pine Level, 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 Pine Level, 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
$15.81 one way
$31.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
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: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Pine Level, AL
Evening in Pine Level on Tuesday
Local time
8:24 PM
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 1m 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 Pine Level, AL covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, US 280, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 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 $15.81 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (13th Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Phenix City, AL to Pine Level, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.
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