Origin
Opelika, AL
Late night in Opelika on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Opelika, AL to Eufaula, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Eufaula, AL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 60.6-mile journey from Opelika to Eufaula, Alabama, is a quick one-day drive, clocking in at just under 1.5 hours. Primarily utilizing local roads like Avenue C, South 10th Street, and Geneva Street, it's a route with minimal highway time, making it feel more like navigating through communities than a typical interstate cruise. Budget around $9 for fuel for this short hop within the Southeast region. Given its brief duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, offering flexibility for when you want to depart and how leisurely you want to make the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Crawford Road | 16.1 mi | 25m |
| AL 169 | 9.7 mi | 17m |
| Geneva Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marvyn Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 80 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Eufaula Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 32.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelika, AL and Eufaula, AL.
1
Start on South 9th Street
376 ft
·
18 sec
·
South 9th Street
2
Turn right onto Avenue C
462 ft
·
25 sec
·
Avenue C
3
Turn left onto South 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 10th Street
4
Continue on Geneva Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Geneva Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on AL 51
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marvyn Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto AL 169
16 mi
·
25 min
·
Crawford Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 80; AL 169
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 80; AL 169
8
Turn right onto AL 169
9.7 mi
·
17 min
·
AL 169
9
Turn right onto US 431
32 mi
·
39 min
·
US 431
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 431
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Eufaula Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 431
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Eufaula Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
US 431
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Opelika, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue C
Turn right onto Avenue C
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 10th Street
Turn left onto South 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AL 169 / Crawford Road
Turn left onto AL 169 / Crawford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
AL 169
Turn right onto AL 169
Navigation decision point
4
28 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 431
Turn right onto US 431
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.15 one way
$18.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Eufaula, AL
Late night in Eufaula on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
2 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
1h 28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 60.6-mile trip, with zero highway miles. The route is characterized by frequent changes in direction, meaning you'll be actively steering for much of the 1 hour and 28 minutes. Since there's no significant highway segment, the longest uninterrupted stretch is not a relevant metric here; instead, anticipate a continuous series of local roads. This driving style means you'll be immersed in the local landscape throughout the journey, rather than experiencing long, fast highway stretches.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.4 mi on US 431.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and Crawford Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Avenue C.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Opelika, AL to Eufaula, AL is easy. At 1h 28m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Avenue C): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (AL 169 / Crawford Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.4 miles on US 431. 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 (Avenue C): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (AL 169 / Crawford Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eufaula, 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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