Distance between Opelika AL and Atlanta GA

The distance from Opelika to Atlanta is 101 miles by road including 98 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes and goes through LaGrange, College Park, East Point and Hapeville.

Shortest distance by air 95 mi ✈️
Car route length 100.7 mi 🚗
Driving time 1 h 31 min
Fuel amount 3.4 gal
Fuel cost 13.5 USD
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Opelika 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 85 28 mi, 25 min
Smoke Rise 28 mi 0:25 25 min 0.9 gal
I 85 5 mi, 04 min
LaGrange 34 mi 0:30 30 min 1.0 gal
I 85 40 mi, 35 min
South Oak Mobile Home Park 73 mi 1:05 1 h 05 min 2.4 gal
I 85 17 mi, 15 min
College Park 91 mi 1:20 1 h 20 min 3.0 gal
I 85 3 mi, 03 min
Hapeville 94 mi 1:23 1 h 23 min 3.2 gal
I 85 7 mi, 07 min
Atlanta 101 mi 1:31 1 h 31 min 3.2 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Opelika to Atlanta?

Fuel cost: 13.5 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 100.7 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Opelika to Atlanta?

Driving time: 1 h 31 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 85 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 14 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 6 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 6 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Opelika to Atlanta by land?

The distance between Opelika and Atlanta is 100.7 mi by road including 98.2 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Opelika and Atlanta respectively.

How far is Opelika to Atlanta by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Opelika and Atlanta is 95.1 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Opelika and Atlanta respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Opelika from Atlanta by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 11 min to cover the distance of 95 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 41 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Opelika to Atlanta?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 38 min to cover the distance of 95 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 43 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

Where is Opelika in relation to Atlanta?

Opelika is located 95 mi south-west of Atlanta.

Opelika has geographic coordinates: latitude 32.64541, longitude -85.37828.

Atlanta has geographic coordinates: latitude 33.7491, longitude -84.39018.

Which highway goes from Opelika to Atlanta?

The route from Opelika to Atlanta follows I 85.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 75: 2 mi
  • US 29: 2 mi
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