How far is Gulf Shores, AL from Opelika, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gulf Shores and Opelika is 214.99 miles (345.99 km).
Flight distance from Gulf Shores, AL to Opelika, AL is 214.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Gulf Shores to Opelika with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Opelika, Alabama is: 249.3 miles (401.2 km) by car.
Driving from Gulf Shores to Opelika will take approximately 03 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Gulf Shores
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 13166 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°14'46"N 87°42'3"W |
| Latitude | 30.2460400 |
| Longitude | -87.7008200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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 Gulf Shores and Opelika
The distance between Gulf Shores and Opelika is 401 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 27 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 Gulf Shores and Opelika. The current time is 07:03:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.3 liters (8.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gulf Shores and Opelika.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gulf Shores to Opelika is $27.09 (diesel $36.66).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $27.09 | $30.64 | $33.95 | $36.66 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gulf Shores and Opelika (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
