How far is Auburn, AL from Opp, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Opp, AL is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.19 mi
02h 55m
Flight
102.33 mi
164.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.33 mi
Kilometers
164.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.19 mi
Kilometers
217.57 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Opp
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Opp
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Matthews
AL

Town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA

From Auburn
67.7 mi
01h 27m
To Opp
67.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Opp.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Opp.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street

    3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Road South

    118 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Taylor Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Taylor Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Highway

    31.3 mi · 37 min · Troy Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    106 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Elba Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elba Highway

    19.8 mi · 35 min · Elba Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on East Stewart Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1273 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Hart Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · West Hart Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hart Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Opp.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
42.3 mi · 31%
Elba Highway
41.7 mi · 31%
Troy Highway
39.9 mi · 29%
Taylor Road
4.97 mi · 4%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 3%
East Stewart Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-85 South

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matthews
01h 27m from Auburn
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Opp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Opp?

The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Auburn and 67.5 miles from Opp.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Opp.

Stop Ideas Near Matthews

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Matthews, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matthews.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

31 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

97 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Opp. Straight-line distance: 102.33 mi (164.69 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Opp

#2 Opp

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population6,313
Coordinates31.2826700, -86.2555100
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Opp (-86.25551, 31.28267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.06 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.13
9.54 gal · 36.12 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.06 $36.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.32 $40.63
Premium $4.63 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.42 $25.83 $51.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Opp. The current time is 02:59:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.