How far is Opelika, AL from Trussville, AL?
The driving distance from Opelika, AL to Trussville, AL is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Opelika and Trussville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelika and Trussville.
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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
12.2 mi · 13 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Trussville
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
72 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Gadsden Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Gadsden Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Glenn Avenue
116 m · 19 sec · Glenn Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
577 ft · 29 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right
60 m · 14 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 Trussville.
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
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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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Opelika and Mostly Sunny near Trussville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Opelika to Trussville?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 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?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Opelika and 60.1 miles from Trussville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Opelika and Mostly Sunny near Trussville.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
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 Trussville. Straight-line distance: 97.99 mi (157.7 km).
#1 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trussville
City in Jefferson and St.
| Population | 23,048 |
| Coordinates | 33.6198300, -86.6088800 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trussville (-86.60888, 33.61983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
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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