How far is Opelika, AL from Enterprise, AL?
The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Enterprise, AL is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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 45m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Opelika and Enterprise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelika and Enterprise.
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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
51.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Road South
118 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Taylor Road
5 mi · 8 min · Taylor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Highway
31.3 mi · 37 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit straight
106 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Elba Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway
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Keep slight right
24.5 mi · 37 min
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Turn right onto Boll Weevil Circle
1734 ft · 39 sec · Boll Weevil Circle
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Lee Street
47 m · 7 sec · West Lee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Opelika and Enterprise.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Geneva Street
Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 00h 55m
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 Enterprise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Opelika to Enterprise?
The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Opelika and 65.9 miles from Enterprise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Opelika and Sunny near Enterprise.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Road
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 Pike Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Enterprise. Straight-line distance: 96.06 mi (154.6 km).
#1 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Enterprise
City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,562 |
| Coordinates | 31.3151700, -85.8552200 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enterprise (-85.85522, 31.31517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.61 | $35.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.80 | $39.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.51 | $43.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
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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