How far is Opelika, AL from Enterprise, AL?

The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Enterprise, AL is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.83 mi
01h 30m
Flight
72.35 mi
116.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.35 mi
Kilometers
116.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.83 mi
Kilometers
155.84 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Enterprise
Sat, May 2, 3:56 PM CDT
Return by in Opelika
Sat, May 2, 5:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Opelika
2026-05-02T14:25
Arrive Enterprise
Sat, May 2, 3:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Opelika
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Opelika
48.3 mi
00h 45m
To Enterprise
48.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South 9th Street

    115 m · 19 sec · South 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue C

    141 m · 25 sec · Avenue C

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    1097 ft · 29 sec · South 10th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Geneva Street

    1 km · 2 min · Geneva Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Verbana

    1737 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 59

    4.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 59

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 24

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road 24

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 24

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Opelika and Enterprise.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Geneva Street
61.5 mi · 64%
I-65 North
29 mi · 30%
County Road 59
4.83 mi · 5%
County Road 24
0.74 mi · 1%
Verbana
0.33 mi
South 10th Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Geneva Street

Merge slight left

60.6 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
00h 45m from Opelika
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Opelika and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 48.3 miles from Opelika and 48.5 miles from Enterprise.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Opelika and Showers And Thunderstorms near Enterprise.

Stop Ideas Near Pike Road

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pike Road, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike Road.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

115 mi away
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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Enterprise. Straight-line distance: 72.35 mi (116.44 km).

Opelika

#1 Opelika

City in Alabama

Population31,135
Coordinates32.6454100, -85.3782800
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Enterprise

City in Coffee County, Alabama, United States

Population28,997
Coordinates32.7348500, -86.6180400
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: South 9th Street (-85.378252, 32.645431)
End: County Road 24 (-86.618109, 32.735162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.93 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.84 gal · 25.86 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.57 $29.13
Premium $4.63 $15.82 $31.63
Diesel $5.42 $18.52 $37.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Opelika and Enterprise. The current time is 14:25:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.