How far is Opelika, AL from Tillmans Corner, AL?
The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Tillmans Corner, AL is about 238 miles (383.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Opelika and Tillmans Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelika and Tillmans Corner.
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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
60.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
170.3 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Mississippi
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Tillman's Corner
1723 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Government Boulevard
1926 ft · 50 sec · Government Boulevard
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Turn left
48 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
65 m · 16 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 Tillmans Corner.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
170 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Opelika and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Tillmans Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Opelika to Tillmans Corner?
The road trip is about 238 miles (383.1 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Opelika and 119 miles from Tillmans Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Opelika and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Tillmans Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Georgiana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opelika and Tillmans Corner. Straight-line distance: 217.15 mi (349.47 km).
#1 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tillmans Corner
Census designated place
| Population | 17,398 |
| Coordinates | 30.5901900, -88.1708400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tillmans Corner (-88.17084, 30.59019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.81 | $63.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.78 | $71.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.85 | $77.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.49 | $90.97 |
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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