How far is Opelika, AL from Eufaula, AL?

The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Eufaula, AL is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.63 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.85 mi
86.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.63 mi
Kilometers
97.58 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eufaula
Tue, Apr 14, 9:24 PM CDT
Return by in Opelika
Tue, Apr 14, 10:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Opelika
2026-04-14T19:55
Arrive Eufaula
Tue, Apr 14, 9:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Ladonia
AL

Census designated place

From Opelika
30.4 mi
00h 44m
To Eufaula
30.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Opelika and Eufaula.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Opelika and Eufaula.

  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 · 1 min · Geneva Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Marvyn Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Marvyn Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Crawford Road

    16.1 mi · 25 min · Crawford Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2909 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    670 ft · 28 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    633 ft · 31 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crawford Road
16.6 mi · 27%
Geneva Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Marvyn Parkway
0.64 mi · 1%
South Eufaula Avenue
0.25 mi
South 10th Street
0.21 mi
Avenue C
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ladonia
00h 44m from Opelika
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Opelika and Clear near Eufaula.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Opelika to Eufaula?

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Ladonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Opelika and 30.3 miles from Eufaula.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.10 one way or $16.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Opelika and Clear near Eufaula.

Stop Ideas Near Ladonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ladonia, 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 Ladonia.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

118 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Eufaula. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.67 km).

Opelika

#1 Opelika

City in Alabama

Population31,135
Coordinates32.6454100, -85.3782800
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Eufaula

#2 Eufaula

City in Alabama

Population11,621
Coordinates31.8912700, -85.1454900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Opelika (-85.37828, 32.64541)
End: Eufaula (-85.14549, 31.89127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.1 L · about $8.10
Round trip
$16.21
4.28 gal · 16.2 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.10 $16.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.11 $18.23
Premium $4.63 $9.90 $19.80
Diesel $5.42 $11.59 $23.18

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Opelika and Eufaula. The current time is 19:55:56.

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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.