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Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
92.5 mi
149 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, AL
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Phenix City, AL
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If you are planning a trip from Troy to Phenix City, you can expect a straightforward 92.5-mile journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $14 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Alabama, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that balances distance and travel time, making it an efficient way to navigate this part of the state.
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
46.2 miles from Troy, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
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Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local paths and larger thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of Monticello Road, US 431, and AL 51, with roughly 54% of your time spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on Monticello Road, stretching for 29.2 miles before you shift gears. Because this is a mixed drive, you will encounter varying road conditions that keep the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate haul. The route shifts in pace as you move off smaller roads onto the main highway corridors, providing a varied feel behind the wheel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Walnut Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Troy, AL to Phenix City, AL is easy. At 2h 20m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 29 / North 3 Notch Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 29 / Monticello Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 29 / North 3 Notch Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 29 / Monticello Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 82 / Conecuh Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Turn slight left onto AL 51 toward AL 51 North: Hurtsboro
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello Road | 29.2 mi | 43m |
| US 431 | 15.2 mi | 18m |
| AL 51 | 15 mi | 26m |
| AL 26 | 13.8 mi | 24m |
| North 3 Notch Street | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| US 82 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Conecuh Avenue West | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Martin Luther King Boulevard South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, AL and Phenix City, AL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Turn right onto US 29
Turn left onto US 29
Turn right onto US 29 Truck
Turn right onto US 82
Continue on US 82
Turn slight left onto AL 51
Continue on AL 26
Turn left onto US 431
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
Turn straight onto General Colin Powell Parkway
Continue on Broad Street
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without worrying about complex pacing. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the duration is manageable for most drivers to handle in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Troy, as the $14 cost estimate assumes a steady pace. Given that the longest stretch is 29.2 miles, make sure you are comfortable with sustained speeds on Monticello Road before you head out. Prioritize a steady start to ensure you arrive in Phenix City feeling refreshed rather than rushed.
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.
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 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 1h 8m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phenix City, AL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Troy, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Troy, AL
This is one driving day of about 92.5 miles and 2h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.2 mi from Troy, AL · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
The final approach into Phenix City, 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 Phenix City, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.97 one way
$27.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.34 | $30.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.42 | $40.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.71 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Troy on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 14 at 2:14AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Morning in Phenix City on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Clear
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 14 at 2:14AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
78°F
Clio, AL
46 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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