How far is Bay Minette, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Bay Minette, AL to Dothan, AL is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Covington County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Minette and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Minette and Dothan.
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Start on Hoyle Avenue
72 m · 10 sec · Hoyle Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
66 m · 6 sec · East 2nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Square
90 m · 7 sec · Hand Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Hand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hand Avenue
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Turn right onto Rabun Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Rabun Road
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
29.3 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
12.7 mi · 16 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on West Cummings Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Cummings Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1998 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · East Stewart Avenue
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Continue straight
30.5 mi · 36 min
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
3050 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on East Park Avenue
7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue straight
21.1 mi · 30 min
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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 Bay Minette and Dothan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Rabun Road
Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bay Minette and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Bay Minette to Dothan?
The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Bay Minette and 90 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bay Minette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near River Falls
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 River Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay Minette and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 142.97 mi (230.09 km).
#1 Bay Minette
County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 9,509 |
| Coordinates | 30.8829600, -87.7730500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.59 | $47.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.74 | $67.47 |
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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