Origin
Phenix City, AL
Afternoon in Phenix City on Saturday
Local time
4:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phenix City, AL to Odenville, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
147.5 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
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6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
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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Odenville, AL
Magda Ehlers
Trip Overview
The drive from Phenix City, AL to Odenville, AL covers 147.5 miles and takes about 3h 4m 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 $22.28 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
73.8 miles from Phenix City, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 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 Odenville, 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
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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
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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
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
14
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
15
Turn right
98 ft
·
3 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockford Highway
17
Continue on South Broadway Avenue
23 mi
·
26 min
·
South Broadway Avenue
18
Turn left
9.9 mi
·
14 min
19
Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I-20 West: Birmingham
20
Merge slight left
8.8 mi
·
9 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Ashville, Pell City
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 231: Ashville, Pell City
22
Keep slight right to continue on Ashville
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ashville
23
Turn straight onto Martin Street North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Street North
24
Turn left onto State Route 174
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 174
25
At the end of the road, turn right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
26
Turn right onto Burgess Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Burgess Drive
27
Turn left onto 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
1st Avenue
28
Turn right onto Alabama Street
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
Alabama Street
29
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 73.8 miles from Phenix City, AL, or about 1h 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 32 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.8 miles or 1h 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 2h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Odenville, 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 147.5 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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
74 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.8 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
$22.28 one way
$44.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.47 | $52.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.57 | $65.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.49 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.91 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.65 | $9.44 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Odenville, AL
Afternoon in Odenville on Saturday
Local time
3:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
3h 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
147.5 mi in 3h 4m 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.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 13th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Odenville, AL is easy. At 3h 4m 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 Odenville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 147.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Phenix City, AL to Odenville, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Odenville, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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