How far is Northport, AL from Opelika, AL?
The driving distance from Northport, AL to Opelika, AL is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northport and Opelika.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northport and Opelika.
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Start on the route
60 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 19th Street
36 m · 9 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
772 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North: Gadsden, Atlanta
2902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.1 mi · 20 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
769 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 280 East: Childersburg
2963 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto United States Highway 280
12.6 mi · 18 min · United States Highway 280
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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 Northport 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.
United States Highway 280
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Northport and Chance Rain Showers near Opelika.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northport to Opelika?
The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Harpersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Northport and 83.4 miles from Opelika.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.08 one way or $44.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Northport and Chance Rain Showers near Opelika.
Stop Ideas Near Harpersville
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 Harpersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northport and Opelika. Straight-line distance: 133.73 mi (215.22 km).
#1 Northport
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,075 |
| Coordinates | 33.2290100, -87.5772300 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.83 | $49.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $31.57 | $63.14 |
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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