Origin
Tallassee, AL
Morning in Tallassee on Sunday
Local time
9:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tallassee, 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
1h 26m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, Columbus Parkway, Tuckabatchee Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.7 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 35.7 mi | 38m |
| Columbus Parkway | 21.1 mi | 24m |
| Tuckabatchee Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| US 280 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Jordan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Opelika Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 13th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Crawford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 35.7 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallassee, AL and Phenix City, AL.
1
Start on AL 14
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Barnett Boulevard
2
Turn left onto AL 229
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jordan Avenue
3
Continue on AL 229
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Tuckabatchee Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge onto I 85
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 85
6
Take the exit onto US 280
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 280
Toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 280
263 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 280
8
Merge onto US 280; US 431
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Columbus Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 280; US 431
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 280; US 431
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Opelika Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Opelika Road
11
At end of 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
·
7 sec
·
12th Avenue
14
Continue on 13th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
13th Street
15
Turn left onto Broad Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Broad Street
16
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 229 / Jordan Avenue
Turn left onto AL 229 / Jordan Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
44.2 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 280
Keep slight right at fork onto US 280
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 280; US 431 / Columbus Parkway
Merge onto US 280; US 431 / Columbus Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.45 one way
$20.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Phenix City on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Auburn, AL
35 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 26m 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?
69.2 mi in 1h 26m, mostly highway — 35.7 mi of that is on I 85.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.7 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Columbus Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AL 229 / Jordan Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 69.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (AL 229 / Jordan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.7 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (AL 229 / Jordan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 44.2 miles (US 280): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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