How far is Ballplay, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Ballplay, AL to Dothan, AL is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 40m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ballplay and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballplay and Dothan.
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Start on Centre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Centre Road
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Continue on County Highway 71
1078 ft · 20 sec · County Highway 71
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Alford Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Alford Bend Road
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Turn right onto Herman Nelson Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Herman Nelson Highway
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Turn left onto Lonesome Bend Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Lonesome Bend Road
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Turn left onto Chastain Boulevard East
1.4 km · 1 min · Chastain Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Green Valley Road
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Turn left
31.5 mi · 44 min
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Turn right onto Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Rockford Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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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 Ballplay 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.
Broadway Avenue
Continue on Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Ballplay and Partly Sunny near Dothan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballplay to Dothan?
The road trip is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 118.6 miles from Ballplay and 131 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.53 one way or $65.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballplay and Partly Sunny 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 Ballplay and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 197.41 mi (317.7 km).
#1 Ballplay
Ballplay is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0587100, -85.8080200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $3.69 | $32.53 | $65.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $36.77 | $73.55 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $40.38 | $80.75 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $51.49 | $102.99 |
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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