Origin
Phenix City, AL
Evening in Phenix City on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phenix City, AL to Hazel Green, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
253.1 mi
407 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
★
6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 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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Hazel Green, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Phenix City, AL to Hazel Green, AL covers 253.1 miles and takes about 5h 5m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126.5 miles from Phenix City, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
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 Hazel Green, AL.
1
Start on Broad Street
7 ft
·
2 sec
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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
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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
104 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
15
Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Mountain Expressway
16
Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carraway Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Finley Boulevard
18
Turn right onto 19th Street North
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
19th Street North
19
Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 65 North
20
Merge slight left
77 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
23
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
19 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, US 431 North: Memorial Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 231 North, US 431 North: Memorial Parkway
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, US 431 North: Memorial Parkway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 231 North, US 431 North: Memorial Parkway
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 72 West: University Drive
509 ft
·
11 sec
·
US 72 West: University Drive
27
Continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
459 ft
·
10 sec
·
Memorial Parkway Northwest
28
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
29
Take the exit straight
436 ft
·
11 sec
30
Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Northwest
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Memorial Parkway Northwest
31
Arrive at your destination
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 126.5 miles from Phenix City, AL, or about 2h 32m 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 56 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.5 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazel Green, 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 253.1 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.22 one way
$76.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.96 | $83.92 |
| premium | $4.56 | $45.43 | $90.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.88 | $111.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.58 | $12.15 |
| Efficient EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.2 | 1 | $35.43 | $16.20 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Hazel Green, AL
Afternoon in Hazel Green on Saturday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Columbiana, AL
127 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
2 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
5h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
253.1 mi in 5h 5m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 13th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Phenix City, AL to Hazel Green, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 5m. Total distance: 253.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Phenix City, AL to Hazel Green, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hazel Green, AL before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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