Spanning 135.1 miles across Alabama, this trip from Opp to Auburn is a straightforward journey that typically takes 2 hours and 55 minutes. You can easily complete the drive in a single day, making it an ideal excursion for those looking to connect the Southeast region's smaller towns with the hub of Auburn. Budgeting approximately $21 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the route is manageable in one go, you won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Whether you are heading to campus or exploring the area, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable way to navigate between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.5 miles from Opp, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 85
41.9 mi
44m
US 231
39.8 mi
47m
Neal Grantham Drive
19.8 mi
34m
US 84
14.2 mi
16m
AL 167
7.6 mi
11m
Taylor Road
4.8 mi
7m
South College Street
4.1 mi
8m
East Stewart Avenue
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 41.9 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opp, AL and Auburn, AL.
1
Start on West Hart Avenue
80 ft·5 sec·West Hart Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue
2.0 mi·3 min·East Stewart Avenue
4
Continue on US 84
14 mi·16 min·US 84
5
Turn left onto AL 87
20 mi·34 min·Neal Grantham Drive
6
At end of road, turn right
17 ft·0 sec
Toward AL 167 South: Enterprise
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
Toward AL 167 South: Enterprise
8
Turn slight left onto AL 167
7.6 mi·11 min·AL 167
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 231; AL 10
0.6 mi·1 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 231; AL 10
11
Continue on US 231; AL 10
1.2 mi·1 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 231; AL 10
1.8 mi·2 min·US 231; AL 10
13
Continue on US 231
3.4 mi·3 min·US 231
14
Continue on US 231
33 mi·38 min·US 231
15
Turn right onto AL 271
4.8 mi·7 min·Taylor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta
17
Merge onto I 85; US 80
42 mi·44 min·I 85; US 80
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 29: Auburn
19
Keep slight left at fork
221 ft·11 sec
Toward AL 147 North: AuburnUse the left lane.
20
Turn left onto US 29
4.1 mi·8 min·South College Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right
291 ft·21 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 55-minute transit, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since you are spending a significant portion of your trip on I-85, keep a close eye on traffic patterns during peak hours to ensure your travel time stays near the estimate. Leaving early in the day provides the most flexibility, allowing you to bypass potential congestion as you transition between US-231 and the interstate. Given the $21 fuel estimate, filling up before you leave Opp can help you avoid stop-and-go refueling during the most efficient parts of your drive. Keep your navigation handy when shifting from local roads to the main highway corridors to ensure a smooth transition.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.5 miles from Opp, AL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.5 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Opp, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Opp, AL
This is one driving day of about 135.1 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Opp, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 85 for about 41.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 86.8
Montgomery, Alabama
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
Troy Arboretum
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 48.2
Troy, Alabama
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 130.9 — 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|North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
36.3 mi into trip|~54m in
At end of road, turn right toward AL 167 South: Enterprise
Navigation decision point
Toward AL 167 South: Enterprise
6
36.3 mi into trip|~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AL 167 South: Enterprise
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward AL 167 South: Enterprise
5
88.6 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the ramp toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta
8
130.9 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AL 147 North: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AL 147 North: Auburn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.40 one way
$40.81 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.40
$44.80
premium
$4.56
$24.25
$48.50
diesel
$5.61
$29.83
$59.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.5
0
$14.19
$6.48
Efficient EV
33.8
0
$11.82
$5.40
EV Truck/SUV
54
0
$18.91
$8.65
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Opp, AL
Morning
in Opp on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Auburn, AL
Morning
in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Troy, AL
68 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 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
2h 55m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily weighted toward highway travel, with 77% of your time spent on major roads like I-85 and US-231. You will transition from local roads, such as Neal Grantham Drive, onto faster interstate stretches that define the journey’s personality. Expect a steady, highway-focused pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.9 miles on I-85. While the drive is efficient and functional, the shift from local surface streets to high-speed interstate lanes requires you to stay alert. It is a practical, no-nonsense route designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.9 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and US 231. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 135.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.9 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Auburn, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, AL before heading back.
