How far is Opelika, AL from Tuscaloosa, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Opelika and Tuscaloosa is 132.91 miles (213.89 km).

Flight distance from Opelika, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL is 132.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Opelika to Tuscaloosa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Opelika, Alabama to Tuscaloosa, Alabama is: 164.34 miles (264.48 km) by car.

Driving from Opelika to Tuscaloosa will take approximately 02 hours 43 minutes.

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#1 Opelika

City in Alabama

Population 31135
GPS Coordinates 32°38'43"N 85°22'42"W
Latitude 32.6454100
Longitude -85.3782800
Altitude 246
Country United States
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#2 Tuscaloosa

The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. It is located on the Black Warrior River in west-central Alabama. Tuscaloosa is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Alabama campus and the Tuscaloosa Museum of Art.

Population 102819
GPS Coordinates 33°12'35"N 87°34'9"W
Latitude 33.2098400
Longitude -87.5691700
Altitude 68
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Opelika and Tuscaloosa

The distance between Opelika and Tuscaloosa is 264 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 56 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Opelika and Tuscaloosa. The current time is 11:04:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.95 liters (5.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelika and Tuscaloosa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelika to Tuscaloosa is $17.86 (diesel $24.16).

Alabama gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.08 $3.48 $3.86 $4.17
Total $17.86 $20.2 $22.38 $24.16

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Opelika and Tuscaloosa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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