How far is Alexandria, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Alexandria, AL to Dothan, AL is about 225 miles (362.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Dothan.
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Start on Stadium Drive
1367 ft · 35 sec · Stadium Drive
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Turn right onto Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
1461 ft · 30 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bynum Leatherwood Road
39 m · 3 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bynum Leatherwood Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Bynum Leatherwood Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
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Turn right onto Albert P Brewer Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Albert P Brewer Highway
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Continue on Donald G. Holmes Bypass
3.9 mi · 6 min · Donald G. Holmes Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jennifer Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Jennifer Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1721 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
90.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
38.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto West Powell Street
703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Dothan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
90.1 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Dothan?
The road trip is about 225 miles (362.1 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wetumpka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Alexandria and 117.4 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.07 one way or $60.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Alexandria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Wetumpka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetumpka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 178.58 mi (287.4 km).
#1 Alexandria
Alexandria is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7739900, -85.8855200 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dothan
The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.
| Population | 69,414 |
| Coordinates | 31.2232300, -85.3904900 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.82 | $67.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.72 | $73.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.00 | $85.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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