How far is Eufaula, AL from Opelika, AL?

The driving distance from Eufaula, AL to Opelika, AL is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
60.71 mi
01h 04m
Flight
53.85 mi
86.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.71 mi
Kilometers
97.71 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Opelika
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Eufaula
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eufaula
2026-04-23T02:53
Arrive Opelika
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eufaula
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
Ladonia
AL

Census designated place

From Eufaula
30.3 mi
00h 32m
To Opelika
30.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eufaula and Opelika.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eufaula and Opelika.

  1. 1

    Start on South Eufaula Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    32.4 mi · 40 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2852 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Marvyn Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Marvyn Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Geneva Street

    1 km · 1 min · Geneva Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South 10th Street

    1560 ft · 42 sec · South 10th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Avenue B

    142 m · 23 sec · Avenue B

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South 9th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eufaula and Opelika.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eufaula Avenue
32.4 mi · 53%
Geneva Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Marvyn Parkway
0.64 mi · 1%
South 10th Street
0.3 mi
Avenue B
0.09 mi
South 9th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eufaula Avenue

Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

32.4 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladonia
00h 32m from Eufaula
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eufaula and Sunny near Opelika.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eufaula to Opelika?

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Ladonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Eufaula and 30.4 miles from Opelika.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eufaula and Sunny near Opelika.

Stop Ideas Near Ladonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ladonia, 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 Ladonia.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

118 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eufaula and Opelika. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.67 km).

Eufaula

#1 Eufaula

City in Alabama

Population11,621
Coordinates31.8912700, -85.1454900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Opelika

#2 Opelika

City in Alabama

Population31,135
Coordinates32.6454100, -85.3782800
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: East Barbour Street (-85.14549, 31.891378)
End: South 9th Street (-85.378252, 32.645431)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.10
Round trip
$16.21
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.10 $16.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.11 $18.23
Premium $4.63 $9.90 $19.80
Diesel $5.42 $11.59 $23.18

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 Eufaula and Opelika. The current time is 02:53:40.

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.