How far is Chelsea, AL from Opelika, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chelsea and Opelika is 158.06 miles (254.38 km).
Flight distance from Chelsea, AL to Opelika, AL is 158.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Chelsea to Opelika with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chelsea, Alabama to Opelika, Alabama is: 201.05 miles (323.56 km) by car.
Driving from Chelsea to Opelika will take approximately 03 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Chelsea
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14608 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°41'26"N 86°36'36"W |
| Latitude | 34.6906500 |
| Longitude | -86.6099900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31135 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°38'43"N 85°22'42"W |
| Latitude | 32.6454100 |
| Longitude | -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Opelika: South 9th Street (-85.378252,32.645431)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chelsea and Opelika
The distance between Chelsea and Opelika is 324 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chelsea and Opelika. The current time is 15:23:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.86 liters (7.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chelsea and Opelika.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chelsea to Opelika is $21.84 (diesel $29.56).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $21.84 | $24.71 | $27.38 | $29.56 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chelsea and Opelika (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
