Opelousas to Troy, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

371.8 miles 598.4 km · straight line
446.2 miles estimated 718.1 km · driving distance
8h 59min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Opelousas from Troy, Alabama?

The distance from Opelousas to Troy, Alabama is 371.8 miles (598.4 km) as the crow flies. Troy, Alabama is located ENE of Opelousas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446.2 miles, taking about 8h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Opelousas in Louisiana and Troy, Alabama 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 Opelousas and Troy, Alabama. 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 Opelousas to Troy, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 59min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 47min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 32min $54–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Opelousas & Troy, Alabama

Quick Facts

Opelousas
30.53°N, 92.08°W
America/Chicago
20m elevation
Troy, Alabama
31.81°N, 85.97°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients