How far is Hueytown, AL from Opelika, AL?
The driving distance from Hueytown, AL to Opelika, AL is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hueytown and Opelika.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hueytown and Opelika.
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Start on High School Road
1721 ft · 1 min · High School Road
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Turn right onto Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
2.9 mi · 5 min · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
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Continue on Valley Road
1546 ft · 31 sec · Valley Road
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Continue on Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
155 m · 10 sec · Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North: Birmingham
1731 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31, US 280: Carraway Boulevard, Downtown
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South, US 280 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280 East: Sylacauga, Zoo Gardens
17.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit straight
89.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Turn left onto Pepperell Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Pepperell Parkway
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
1793 ft · 50 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn left 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 Hueytown and Opelika.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 280 East
Take the exit straight
89.5 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Hueytown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Opelika.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hueytown to Opelika?
The road trip is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Hueytown and 63.2 miles from Opelika.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Hueytown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Opelika.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
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 Sylacauga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hueytown and Opelika. Straight-line distance: 109.01 mi (175.44 km).
#1 Hueytown
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 15,202 |
| Coordinates | 33.4512200, -86.9966600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.85 | $33.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.58 | $41.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.10 | $48.19 |
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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