How far is Opelika, AL from Daphne, AL?
The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Daphne, AL is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Marengo 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 Daphne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelika and Daphne.
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Start on South 9th Street
115 m · 19 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue C
141 m · 25 sec · Avenue C
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
1097 ft · 29 sec · South 10th Street
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Continue on Geneva Street
1 km · 2 min · Geneva Street
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Take the ramp left
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
138.7 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 225: Stockton, Spanish Fort
1449 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Spanish Fort Boulevard
1224 ft · 32 sec · Spanish Fort Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on US Highway 98
2.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98
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Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue
48 m · 14 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Belrose Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Belrose Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belrose Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Opelika and Daphne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
139 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Opelika and Sunny near Daphne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Opelika to Daphne?
The road trip is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from Opelika and 113.3 miles from Daphne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Opelika and Sunny near Daphne.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
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 Providence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Daphne. Straight-line distance: 204.87 mi (329.71 km).
#1 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Daphne
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 27,719 |
| Coordinates | 30.6035300, -87.9036000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Daphne (-87.9036, 30.60353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.30 | $60.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.07 | $68.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.32 | $86.64 |
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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