How far is Athens, AL from Dothan, AL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Athens and Dothan is 263.72 miles (424.42 km).
Flight distance from Athens, AL to Dothan, AL is 263.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Athens to Dothan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Athens, Alabama to Dothan, Alabama is: 291.03 miles (468.37 km) by car.
Driving from Athens to Dothan will take approximately 04 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°48'9"N 86°58'20"W |
| Latitude | 34.8024300 |
| Longitude | -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dothan
The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama. It is located on the Dothan River in southeastern Alabama. Dothan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wiregrass Museum of Art and the Dothan Opera House.
| Population | 69414 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°13'24"N 85°23'26"W |
| Latitude | 31.2232300 |
| Longitude | -85.3904900 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Dothan: East Main Street (-85.390469,31.223396)
Estimated Travel Time Between Athens and Dothan
The distance between Athens and Dothan is 468 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Athens and Dothan. The current time is 12:29:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.87 liters (10.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Athens and Dothan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Athens to Dothan is $31.62 (diesel $42.79).
Alabama gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.08 | $3.48 | $3.86 | $4.17 |
| Total | $31.62 | $35.77 | $39.63 | $42.79 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Athens and Dothan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
