How far is Opelika, AL from Irondale, AL?
The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Irondale, AL is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Opelika and Irondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelika and Irondale.
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Start on South 9th Street
25 m · 9 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue B
142 m · 24 sec · Avenue B
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
1793 ft · 51 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Pepperell Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Pepperell Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
125 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Birmingham Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Birmingham Highway
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Continue straight
99.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grants Mill Road
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Grants Mill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Grants Mill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grants Mill Road
52 m · 4 sec · Grants Mill Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Grants Mill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grants Mill Road
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Continue on Kilgore Memorial Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Kilgore Memorial Drive
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Turn straight onto 20th Street South
1907 ft · 58 sec · 20th Street South
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
14 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Opelika and Irondale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Birmingham Highway
Continue straight
99.3 mi · 02h 03m
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 Irondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Opelika to Irondale?
The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Goodwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Opelika and 57.6 miles from Irondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Opelika and Sunny near Irondale.
Stop Ideas Near Goodwater
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 Goodwater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Irondale. Straight-line distance: 98.6 mi (158.68 km).
#1 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irondale
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 13,226 |
| Coordinates | 33.5381600, -86.7072100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irondale (-86.70721, 33.53816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.29 | $34.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
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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