Louisville to Opelika: Road Trip Guide & Distance

388 miles 624.5 km · straight line
476.3 miles actual route 766.6 km · driving distance
9h 4min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
177° S bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Opelika?

The distance from Louisville to Opelika is 388 miles (624.5 km) as the crow flies. Opelika is located S of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.3 miles, taking about 9h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville and Opelika. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Louisville to Opelika

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 4min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 53min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 37min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Opelika

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Opelika
32.65°N, 85.38°W
America/Chicago
246m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM