How far is Opelika, AL from Huntsville, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Opelika and Huntsville is 159.91 miles (257.35 km).

Flight distance from Opelika, AL to Huntsville, AL is 159.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Opelika to Huntsville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Opelika, Alabama to Huntsville, Alabama is: 213.51 miles (343.62 km) by car.

Driving from Opelika to Huntsville will take approximately 03 hours 30 minutes.

#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

The second most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the northern part of the state. Huntsville is known for its many space and aerospace industries, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the Huntsville Museum of Art.

Population	202964
GPS Coordinates	34°43'49"N 86°35'9"W
Latitude	34.7304000
Longitude	-86.5859400
Altitude	193
Country	United States

Starting point in Opelika: South 9th Street (-85.378252,32.645431)
Ending point in Huntsville: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936,34.730413)

Estimated Travel Time Between Opelika and Huntsville

The distance between Opelika and Huntsville is 344 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 49 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 Huntsville. The current time is 01:47:46.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	07 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	05 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	03 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 39 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.52 liters (7.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelika and Huntsville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelika to Huntsville is $23.2 (diesel $31.4).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$23.2	$26.24	$29.07	$31.4

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 November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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