Origin
Tallassee, AL
Afternoon in Tallassee on Saturday
Local time
2:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tallassee, AL to Phenix City, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tallassee, AL
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Phenix City, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tallassee, AL to Phenix City, AL covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jordan Avenue, Tuckabatchee Road, US 280 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Avenue | — | — |
| Tuckabatchee Road | — | — |
| US 280 | — | — |
| Columbus Parkway | — | — |
| Opelika Road | — | — |
| Crawford Road | — | — |
| 14th Street | — | — |
| 12th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jordan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallassee, AL and Phenix City, AL.
1
Start on Barnett Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Barnett Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Jordan Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jordan Avenue
3
Continue on Tuckabatchee Road
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Tuckabatchee Road
4
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
38 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
7
Keep slight right
262 ft
·
6 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Columbus Parkway
9
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
10
Turn left onto Opelika Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Opelika Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crawford Road
12
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
13
Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
269 ft
·
8 sec
·
12th Avenue
14
Continue on 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
13th Street
15
Turn left onto Broad Street
7 ft
·
Broad Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Tallassee, 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
$9.54 one way
$19.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.34 | $22.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Phenix City, AL
Afternoon in Phenix City on Saturday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Auburn, AL
32 mi in
Time zone
1 hour later
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
1h 8m 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?
63.2 mi in 1h 8m 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.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Jordan Avenue.
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 Tallassee, AL to Phenix City, AL is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Tallassee, AL to Phenix City, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tallassee, AL to Phenix City, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Phenix City, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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