How far is Opelika, AL from Anniston, AL?
The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Anniston, AL is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Opelika and Anniston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelika and Anniston.
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Start on South 9th Street
920 ft · 45 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto South Railroad Avenue
130 m · 19 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Continue on South Railroad Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn straight onto Samford Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Samford Avenue
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Turn left onto Lafayette Parkway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Parkway
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Continue on Old Lafayette Parkway
77.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Old Lafayette Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 20 West, US 431 North: Birmingham
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Greenbrier Dear Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Greenbrier Dear Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Noble Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Noble Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
823 ft · 32 sec · West 12th Street
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Turn right
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Opelika and Anniston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Old Lafayette Parkway
Continue on Old Lafayette Parkway
77.6 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Opelika and Sunny near Anniston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Opelika to Anniston?
The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Opelika and 46.6 miles from Anniston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Opelika and Sunny near Anniston.
Stop Ideas Near Roanoke
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 Roanoke.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Anniston. Straight-line distance: 74.83 mi (120.43 km).
#1 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anniston
County seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 21,090 |
| Coordinates | 33.6598300, -85.8316300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anniston (-85.83163, 33.65983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.22 | $30.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.82 | $35.63 |
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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