How far is Daphne, AL from Opelika, AL?
The driving distance from Daphne, AL to Opelika, AL is about 227 miles (365.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daphne and Opelika.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daphne and Opelika.
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Start on Belrose Avenue
83 m · 19 sec · Belrose Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
48 m · 9 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 98
2.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn slight right
95 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
891 ft · 20 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left
20.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the ramp right
1741 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
138.8 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
1836 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 51, AL 169: Opelika, Hurtsboro
1002 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AL 51 North: Opelika
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Marvyn Parkway
159 m · 12 sec · Marvyn Parkway
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Continue on Geneva Street
1 km · 1 min · Geneva Street
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Continue on South 10th Street
1560 ft · 42 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right 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 Daphne and Opelika.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Spanish Fort Boulevard
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Daphne and Showers And Thunderstorms near Opelika.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Daphne to Opelika?
The road trip is about 227 miles (365.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Daphne and 113.6 miles from Opelika.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.33 one way or $60.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Daphne and Showers And Thunderstorms near Opelika.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
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 Providence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daphne and Opelika. Straight-line distance: 204.87 mi (329.71 km).
#1 Daphne
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 27,719 |
| Coordinates | 30.6035300, -87.9036000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.33 | $60.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.05 | $74.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.37 | $86.75 |
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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