How far is Fort Payne, AL from Opelika, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Payne and Opelika is 125.83 miles (202.51 km).
Flight distance from Fort Payne, AL to Opelika, AL is 125.83 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Fort Payne to Opelika with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Payne, Alabama to Opelika, Alabama is: 157.3 miles (253.15 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Payne to Opelika will take approximately 03 hours 01 minutes.
#1 Fort Payne
City in Alabama, US
| Population | 14041 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°26'39"N 85°43'11"W |
| Latitude | 34.4442500 |
| Longitude | -85.7196900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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 Fort Payne and Opelika
The distance between Fort Payne and Opelika is 253 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Fort Payne and Opelika. The current time is 05:08:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.01 liters (5.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Payne and Opelika.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Payne to Opelika is $17.09 (diesel $23.13).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $17.09 | $19.33 | $21.42 | $23.13 |
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 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Payne and Opelika (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
