How far is Troy, AL from Opelika, AL?
The driving distance from Troy, AL to Opelika, AL is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 01h 35m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Opelika.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Opelika.
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Start on the route
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
756 ft · 35 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North 3 Notch Street
3173 ft · 59 sec · North 3 Notch Street
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Turn left onto West Fairview Avenue
972 ft · 20 sec · West Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto Orion Street
533 ft · 11 sec · Orion Street
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Turn straight onto Trojan Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · Trojan Way
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Taylor Road
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Take the ramp right toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 51, AL 169: Opelika, Hurtsboro
1002 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AL 51 North: Opelika
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Marvyn Parkway
159 m · 12 sec · Marvyn Parkway
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Continue on Geneva Street
1 km · 1 min · Geneva Street
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Continue on South 10th Street
1560 ft · 42 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue B
142 m · 23 sec · Avenue B
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
25 m · 4 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Opelika.
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-85 East
Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 00h 55m
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 Troy and Mostly Sunny near Opelika.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Opelika?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Troy and 33.9 miles from Opelika.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Opelika.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Road
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 Pike Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Opelika. Straight-line distance: 67.36 mi (108.41 km).
#1 Troy
City in Pike County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 18,762 |
| Coordinates | 31.8087700, -85.9699500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Opelika
City in Alabama
| Population | 31,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6454100, -85.3782800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 9th Street (-85.378252, 32.645431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.35 | $24.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.41 | $26.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
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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