At a Glance: Stivers Ford of Birmingham is about 155 miles from Columbus & Phenix City, GA, or about 2 hours 30 minutes by car. Our showroom is at 500 Palisades Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35209, near I-65 Exit 255.
The Chattahoochee Valley has a big military community and plenty of drivers who don't mind a road trip for the right vehicle. From Columbus or Phenix City, US-280 leads northwest all the way to Birmingham, about 155 miles and two and a half hours.
Military families often need vehicles that can handle a cross-country PCS move, while local commuters value comfort and efficiency. The Expedition and Explorer offer room and towing for moving days, and the Maverick and Escape keep fuel costs in check for daily driving around the Valley.
Popular with Columbus-area shoppers: Expedition, Explorer, Maverick, Escape.
Cross into Phenix City and follow US-280 West through Opelika, Dadeville, Alexander City, Sylacauga, and Chelsea. As you enter Birmingham, exit onto Lakeshore Parkway (SR-149) and head west.
Stay on Lakeshore Parkway (SR-149) as it heads west past Samford University and straight through the I-65 interchange at Exit 255. Continue a short distance to Palisades Boulevard, where you'll find our showroom at number 500.
Traffic tip: US-280 slows in Opelika and Alexander City. Leaving after the morning rush helps.
Time zone: Columbus and Phenix City observe Eastern Time. Birmingham is on Central Time.
We regularly help drivers from Phenix City, Midland, Fortson, Smiths Station, and Fort Benning, along with the rest of Muscogee County, GA & Russell County, AL.
About 2 hours and 30 minutes on US-280 West.
Birmingham uses Central Time. Columbus and Phenix City both follow Eastern Time, so you'll gain an hour driving here.
Sales is open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time, and closed Sunday.
Yes. Service is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Book ahead to reserve a time.
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