Origin
Auburn, AL
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, AL to Opelika, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, AL
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Opelika, AL
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Auburn and Opelika is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 7 miles. You can expect to complete this trip in roughly 14 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Alabama, you will not experience any drastic shifts in climate or geography. With a fuel budget of only $1, this is an incredibly efficient commute that requires no overnight stops. Whether you are heading over for business or local errands, the convenience of this short route makes it an easy trip to manage.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperell Parkway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Opelika Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North 10th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Gay Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Avenue B | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pepperell Parkway
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, AL and Opelika, AL.
1
Start on this road
285 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Gay Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Gay Street
3
Turn right onto Opelika Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Opelika Road
4
Continue on Pepperell Parkway
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Pepperell Parkway
5
Continue on 2nd Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue
6
Turn right onto North 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North 10th Street
7
Turn left onto Avenue B
464 ft
·
22 sec
·
Avenue B
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto South 9th Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 9th Street
9
Arrive at destination
South 9th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Gay Street
Turn left onto North Gay Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Opelika Road
Turn right onto Opelika Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North 10th Street
Turn right onto North 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Avenue B
Turn left onto Avenue B
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South 9th Street
Turn right onto South 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Opelika, AL
Late night in Opelika on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive transitions through various environments as you navigate between the two cities. You will spend about 40% of your time on highways, with the remainder of the route taking you along local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 2.8-mile segment on Pepperell Parkway. As you move from Auburn to Opelika, you will switch between Pepperell Parkway, Opelika Road, and 2nd Avenue. Expect a steady flow of traffic as you shift from wider highway lanes into more localized thoroughfares.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Pepperell Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Gay Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Gay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Opelika Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (North 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Auburn, AL
Full guide →Auburn is in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and home to Auburn University in downtown Auburn. During the university's home football games, the town fills up with thousands of alumni and college football fans for a weekend of tailgating.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Pepperell Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Gay Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Opelika Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (North 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Opelika, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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