Opp to Phenix City is 141.3 miles and takes about 3h 18m via North Eufaula Avenue and US 84, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route offers a mixed driving experience, with a significant portion on highways balanced by time on surface roads. It's a straightforward drive, suitable for a single day's travel, with just one recommended stop point. You can expect a relatively low fuel cost for this trip.
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
70.6 miles from Opp, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Eufaula Avenue
42.5 mi
51m
US 84
21.1 mi
24m
Southern Bypass
19 mi
28m
AL 51
18.8 mi
32m
Clio Road
10.4 mi
15m
Billy Watson Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Main Street
6.3 mi
9m
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
North Eufaula Avenue
— 42.5 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opp, AL and Phenix City, AL.
1
Start on West Hart Avenue
80 ft·5 sec·West Hart Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue
2.0 mi·3 min·East Stewart Avenue
4
Continue on US 84
21 mi·24 min·US 84
5
Turn left onto AL 302
1.4 mi·2 min·State Route 302
6
Continue on AL 302
1.0 mi·1 min·Mc Kinnon Street
7
Turn left onto AL 122
2.7 mi·4 min·North John Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto AL 51
1.4 mi·2 min·AL 51
9
At end of road, turn left onto AL 51; AL 167
0.1 mi·10 sec·AL 51; AL 167
10
Turn right onto AL 51
13 mi·23 min·AL 51
11
Turn slight left onto AL 51
3.9 mi·5 min·AL 51
Toward AL 51 South: Ariton
12
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 51
10 mi·15 min·Clio Road
13
Continue on AL 51
1.4 mi·2 min·Louisville Street
14
Continue on AL 51
6.3 mi·9 min·Main Street
15
Continue on AL 51
7.4 mi·11 min·Billy Watson Highway
16
Turn right onto AL 30
19 mi·28 min·Southern Bypass
17
Turn left onto US 431
2.8 mi·5 min·South Eufaula Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on US 82; US 431
43 mi·51 min·North Eufaula Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on US 431
2.9 mi·3 min·Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South
20
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
0.7 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
21
Turn straight onto General Colin Powell Parkway
0.1 mi·11 sec·General Colin Powell Parkway
22
Continue on Broad Street
0.5 mi·50 sec·Broad Street
23
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 18m duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Leaving Opp in the morning should get you to Phenix City with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility on when and where to take breaks. The estimated fuel cost of $21 makes this an economical option. Pay attention to the longest stretch of 42.5 miles on North Eufaula Avenue, as this section might involve more local traffic or slower speeds compared to highway segments.
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 70.6 miles from Opp, AL, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 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 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.6 miles or 1h 43m 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 46m
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 Opp, 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 Opp, AL
This is one driving day of about 141.3 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Opp, 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 North Eufaula Avenue for about 42.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.8 mi into trip|~32m in|AL 122 / North John Street
Turn left onto AL 122 / North John Street
Navigation decision point
4
28.5 mi into trip|~36m in|AL 51
At end of road, turn left onto AL 51
Navigation decision point
4
29.8 mi into trip|~39m in|AL 51; AL 167
At end of road, turn left onto AL 51; AL 167
Navigation decision point
4
47.2 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|AL 51 / Clio Road
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 51 / Clio Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.34 one way
$42.68 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$23.43
$46.85
premium
$4.56
$25.36
$50.72
diesel
$5.61
$31.20
$62.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.4
0
$14.84
$6.78
Efficient EV
35.3
0
$12.36
$5.65
EV Truck/SUV
56.5
0
$19.78
$9.04
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Opp, AL
Morning
in Opp on Sunday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Phenix City, AL
Morning
in Phenix City on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Clio, AL
71 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 18m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive covers 141.3 miles, with 32% of it on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on North Eufaula Avenue, covering 42.5 miles. The transition from highway to surface roads will be a notable part of your drive. Expect a mixed driving profile, blending faster highway travel with more local road conditions.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.5 mi on North Eufaula Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 18m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (AL 122 / North John Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.5 miles (AL 51): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 42.5 miles on North Eufaula Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (AL 122 / North John Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.5 miles (AL 51): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Phenix City, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
