Origin
Opelika, AL
Late night in Opelika on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Opelika, AL to Auburn, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Unknown
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 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Opelika, AL
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Auburn, AL
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Trip Overview
This short 7-mile drive from Opelika, AL to Auburn, AL is a quick hop within the Southeast region. Expect the journey to take about 14 minutes, making it an ideal option for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily navigate along Pepperell Parkway and Opelika Road, with a portion on 2nd Avenue. With a very low estimated fuel cost of just $1, this trip is incredibly budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a bit of everything, making it a straightforward and easy excursion between these two Alabama cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperell Parkway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Opelika Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 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 Opelika, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on South 9th Street
81 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 9th Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue B
464 ft
·
23 sec
·
Avenue B
3
Turn right onto South 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South 10th Street
4
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue
5
Continue on Pepperell Parkway
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Pepperell Parkway
6
Continue on Opelika Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Opelika Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto North Gay Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Gay Street
8
Turn right
285 ft
·
20 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue B
Turn left onto Avenue B
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 10th Street
Turn right onto South 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
2nd Avenue
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Gay Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Gay Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn right
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
Auburn, AL
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph
0% chance
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
7 degrees warmer 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a pleasant mix, with 40% of the route involving highway driving, interspersed with local road segments. You won't encounter long stretches of monotony; the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.8 miles on Pepperell Parkway. This means you'll transition between slightly faster-paced driving and more local traffic conditions, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding. The overall feel is a practical, functional drive that efficiently connects two neighboring communities.
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 early in the drive near Avenue B.
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: near the start (Avenue B): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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: near the start (Avenue B): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, 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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