How far is Center Point, AL from Opelika, AL?
The driving distance from Center Point, AL to Opelika, AL is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Center Point and Opelika.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Point and Opelika.
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Start on 23rd Avenue Northeast
22 m · 10 sec · 23rd Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Center Point Parkway
2.4 mi · 5 min · Center Point Parkway
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Continue on Parkway East
1.6 mi · 3 min · Parkway East
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Continue on Parkway East
69 m · 6 sec · Parkway East
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Continue on Roebuck Parkway
1449 ft · 37 sec · Roebuck Parkway
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Turn left onto I 59 North: Gadsden
1057 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 South: Atlanta, Montgomery
2492 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
12.5 mi · 13 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
888 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 280 East: Childersburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto United States Highway 280
12.6 mi · 18 min · United States Highway 280
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Take the exit straight
89.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Turn left onto Pepperell Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Pepperell Parkway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
1793 ft · 50 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue B
142 m · 23 sec · Avenue B
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
25 m · 4 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Point and Opelika.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 280
Take the exit straight
89.5 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Center Point and Sunny near Opelika.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Center Point to Opelika?
The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Center Point and 61 miles from Opelika.
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 21.1 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Center Point and Sunny near Opelika.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sylacauga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Center Point and Opelika. Straight-line distance: 102.36 mi (164.74 km).
#1 Center Point
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 16,864 |
| Coordinates | 33.6456600, -86.6836000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 9th Street (-85.378252, 32.645431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.17 | $40.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.61 | $47.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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