Clarksville to Opelika: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clarksville from Opelika?

The distance from Clarksville to Opelika is 291.1 miles (468.4 km) as the crow flies. Opelika is located SSE of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.8 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Opelika in Alabama.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clarksville and Opelika. 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.