How far is Opelika, AL from Decatur, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Opelika and Decatur is 163.93 miles (263.83 km).

Flight distance from Opelika, AL to Decatur, AL is 163.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Opelika to Decatur with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Opelika, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama is: 199.37 miles (320.86 km) by car.

Driving from Opelika to Decatur will take approximately 03 hours 19 minutes.

#1 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

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.

Population	54381
GPS Coordinates	34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W
Latitude	34.6059300
Longitude	-86.9833400
Altitude	171
Country	United States

Starting point in Opelika: South 9th Street (-85.378252,32.645431)
Ending point in Decatur: (-86.983514,34.605804)

Estimated Travel Time Between Opelika and Decatur

The distance between Opelika and Decatur is 321 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 33 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 Opelika and Decatur. The current time is 21:09:02.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.63 liters (7.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelika and Decatur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelika to Decatur is $21.66 (diesel $29.32).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$21.66	$24.5	$27.15	$29.32

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Opelika and Decatur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.