Alabaster to Opelousas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

361.1 miles 581.2 km · straight line
433.3 miles estimated 697.4 km · driving distance
8h 43min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
240° WSW bearing direction

How far is Alabaster from Opelousas?

The distance from Alabaster to Opelousas is 361.1 miles (581.2 km) as the crow flies. Opelousas is located WSW of Alabaster. By car, the driving distance is approximately 433.3 miles, taking about 8h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Alabaster in Alabama and Opelousas in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alabaster and Opelousas. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alabaster to Opelousas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 43min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 28min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 17min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alabaster & Opelousas

Quick Facts

Alabaster
33.24°N, 86.82°W
America/Chicago
153m elevation
Opelousas
30.53°N, 92.08°W
America/Chicago
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients