How far is Opelika, AL from Ozark, AL?
The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Ozark, AL is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Opelika and Ozark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelika and Ozark.
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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
21.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga
1127 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
1329 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Wright Street
1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on East Water Street
769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Northside Street
45 m · 8 sec · West Northside Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
109 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Highway
46 m · 9 sec · West Martin Luther King Highway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
22.1 mi · 33 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Prairie Street
28 mi · 42 min · South Prairie Street
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
20.8 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto East Andrews Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Andrews Avenue
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Continue on West Broad Street
771 ft · 26 sec · West Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Opelika and Ozark.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Prairie Street
Turn left onto South Prairie Street
28 mi · 00h 42m
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 Mostly Sunny near Ozark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Opelika to Ozark?
The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Union Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Opelika and 53.7 miles from Ozark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.35 one way or $28.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Opelika and Mostly Sunny near Ozark.
Stop Ideas Near Union Springs
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 Union Springs.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Ozark. Straight-line distance: 83.39 mi (134.21 km).
#1 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ozark
City in Alabama
| Population | 14,139 |
| Coordinates | 31.4590600, -85.6404900 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ozark (-85.64049, 31.45906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.35 | $28.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
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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