How far is Opelika, AL from Millbrook, AL?

The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Millbrook, AL is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.72 mi
01h 23m
Flight
58.41 mi
94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.41 mi
Kilometers
94 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.72 mi
Kilometers
113.81 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Opelika
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Opelika
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Millbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Shorter
AL

Town

From Opelika
35.4 mi
00h 41m
To Millbrook
35.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 143 North: Millbrook, Coosada

    2125 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Geneva Street
61.5 mi · 87%
I-65 North
4.17 mi · 6%
AL 143 North
0.4 mi · 1%
South 10th Street
0.21 mi
Avenue C
0.09 mi
South 9th Street
0.07 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
58.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorter
00h 41m from Opelika
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Opelika and Sunny near Millbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Shorter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Opelika and 35.4 miles from Millbrook.

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

The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Opelika and Sunny near Millbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Shorter

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

104 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Millbrook. Straight-line distance: 58.41 mi (94 km).

Opelika

#1 Opelika

City in Alabama

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

#2 Millbrook

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

Population16,117
Coordinates32.4798600, -86.3619200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Opelika (-85.37828, 32.64541)
End: Millbrook (-86.36192, 32.47986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.47 $18.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.65 $21.30
Premium $4.63 $11.56 $23.13
Diesel $5.42 $13.54 $27.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Opelika and Millbrook. The current time is 01:12:59.

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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.