Origin
Evergreen, AL
Morning in Evergreen on Sunday
Local time
11:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evergreen, AL to Phenix City, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
121.7 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evergreen, AL
Mantas Sinkevičius
Phenix City, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Evergreen, AL to Phenix City, AL is 121.7 miles and takes about 2h 35m via I 85, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With an 84% highway share, expect a fairly direct journey, making it a solid choice for a single-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, so if you're looking for a quick connection between these two areas, this is a practical option.
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
60.9 miles from Evergreen, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 62 mi | 1h 7m |
| Columbus Parkway | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| US 82 | 17.5 mi | 23m |
| Autauga County 40 | 8.5 mi | 20m |
| US 280 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Cobbs Ford Road | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Opelika Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 13th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 62 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen, AL and Phenix City, AL.
1
Start on Autauga County 40
8.5 mi
·
20 min
·
Autauga County 40
2
Turn sharp right onto US 82
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US 82
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto US 82; AL 14
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cobbs Ford Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
7.6 mi
·
9 min
5
Take the exit
393 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
7
Continue on I 85
62 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 280
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 280
Toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 280
263 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 280
10
Merge onto US 280; US 431
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Columbus Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 280; US 431
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 280; US 431
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Opelika Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Opelika Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Crawford Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crawford Road
14
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
15
Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
12th Avenue
16
Continue on 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
13th Street
17
Turn left onto Broad Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broad Street
18
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short distance of 121.7 miles and a duration of around 2 hours and 35 minutes, you have considerable flexibility in when you depart. Aiming for a morning start will allow you to reach Phenix City well before midday, leaving your afternoon open. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, filling up before you leave Evergreen is advisable, as the longest stretch on I 85 is 62 miles. While there's only one recommended stop, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the halfway point.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.9 miles from Evergreen, AL, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 27 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.9 miles or 1h 23m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phenix City, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Evergreen, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Evergreen, AL
This is one driving day of about 121.7 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Evergreen, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.9 miles from Evergreen, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 85 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 96.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 82
Turn sharp right onto US 82
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road
Turn right onto US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
34.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 171
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
6
34.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 85 North: Atlanta
5
96.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
US 280
Take the exit onto US 280 toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.38 one way
$36.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $20.18 | $40.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $21.84 | $43.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.65 | $4.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.04 | $7.79 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Phenix City, AL
Afternoon in Phenix City on Sunday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 35m 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?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the 121.7 miles spent on major roadways like I 85 and US 82. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 62 miles on I 85, which means you can settle in for a good portion of the journey. Columbus Parkway also features prominently, offering a slightly different, though still highway-oriented, experience. Expect a consistent pace for most of this 2h 35m trip.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Columbus Parkway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near US 82.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 121.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 82): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Evergreen, AL
Full guide →Evergreen is a city in southern Alabama. It is the county seat of Conecuh County.
Arriving in Phenix City, AL
Full guide →Columbus is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland, near the Chattahoochee River and bordering Alabama. It is known for its Southern hospitality, unique attractions, and proximity to Fort Benning.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 121.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Phenix City, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 82): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (US 82; AL 14 / Cobbs Ford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 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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