Dothan, AL Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Dothan, AL is a local road trip base with 57 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 49-mile quick runs to 301-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Dothan, AL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

57

Longest Drive

308.6 mi

Florence, AL

Quickest Drive

15m

Headland, AL

Plan Around Dothan, AL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Dothan, AL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Florence, AL to Dothan, AL 308.6 mi · 6h 13m Ardmore, AL to Dothan, AL 300.6 mi · 5h 54m New Hope, AL to Dothan, AL 285.8 mi · 5h 4m Trinity, AL to Dothan, AL 279.1 mi · 5h 38m

Continue From Dothan, AL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Dothan, AL to Ardmore, AL 300.5 mi · 5h 54m Dothan, AL to Bear Creek, AL 280.9 mi · 5h 42m Dothan, AL to New Hope, AL 276.7 mi · 6h 1m Dothan, AL to Collinsville, AL 249.9 mi · 5h 16m

Trips from Dothan, AL

Dothan, AL to Ardmore, AL

300.5 mi 5h 54m

Dothan, AL to Bear Creek, AL

280.9 mi 5h 42m

Dothan, AL to New Hope, AL

276.7 mi 6h 1m

Dothan, AL to Collinsville, AL

249.9 mi 5h 16m

Dothan, AL to Centre, AL

248.5 mi 5h 15m

Dothan, AL to Blountsville, AL

240.2 mi 5h 1m

Dothan, AL to Bayou La Batre, AL

223.2 mi 4h 24m

Dothan, AL to Morris, AL

210.6 mi 4h 17m

Dothan, AL to Chalkville, AL

206.4 mi 4h 11m

Dothan, AL to Mobile, AL

205 mi 3h 7m

Dothan, AL to Center Point, AL

183.8 mi 3h 53m

Dothan, AL to Brent, AL

174.3 mi 3h 53m

Dothan, AL to Clanton, AL

142.3 mi 3h 1m

Dothan, AL to Enterprise, AL

138.7 mi 3h 3m

Dothan, AL to Opelika, AL

112 mi 2h 14m

Dothan, AL to Montgomery, AL

102.4 mi 2h 15m

Dothan, AL to Clio, AL

48.7 mi 1h 6m

Driving from Dothan, AL

Expect an average of 197 miles and about 4h 2m behind the wheel when leaving Dothan, AL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 301 miles (6h 1m), while the shortest is just 49 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Dothan, AL include Ardmore, AL (300.5 mi, 5h 54m), Bear Creek, AL (280.9 mi, 5h 42m), New Hope, AL (276.7 mi, 6h 1m), Collinsville, AL (249.9 mi, 5h 16m), and Centre, AL (248.5 mi, 5h 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 197-mile drive from Dothan, AL, expect to burn about 7.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 mapped routes leaving Dothan, AL and 40 routes heading into Dothan, AL, covering 57 total connections. Distances range from 49 to 301 miles.

The longest mapped route from Dothan, AL covers 301 miles and takes approximately 6h 1m. Shorter options start at just 49 miles.

The average route from Dothan, AL runs about 197 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Dothan, AL include Ardmore, AL, Bear Creek, AL, New Hope, AL and Collinsville, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.