There are
785 mi
from Evanston, IL to Opelika, AL
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 3 mins to go from Evanston, Illinois to Opelika, Alabama.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to Opelika, AL) is 661.41 mi.
785 mi = 1,262.64 kms