How far is Blue Ridge, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Blue Ridge, AL to Dothan, AL is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.28 mi
02h 10m
Flight
99.48 mi
160.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.48 mi
Kilometers
160.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.28 mi
Kilometers
179.08 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Ridge
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Ridge
2026-04-14T22:17
Arrive Dothan
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Ridge
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Blue Ridge
55.6 mi
01h 05m
To Dothan
55.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
59°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Ridge and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on Jasmine Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Jasmine Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Ridge and Dothan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 87%
Jasmine Hill Road
1.91 mi · 2%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.47 mi
West Powell Street
0.13 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 05m from Blue Ridge
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blue Ridge and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Ridge to Dothan?

The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Blue Ridge and 55.7 miles from Dothan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.88 one way or $29.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blue Ridge and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Troy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Ridge and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 99.48 mi (160.1 km).

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#1 Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4926400, -86.1905200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Jasmine Hill Road (-86.190178, 32.492262)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.86 L · about $14.88
Round trip
$29.77
7.86 gal · 29.72 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.88 $29.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.63 $18.18 $36.35
Diesel $5.42 $21.28 $42.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Ridge and Dothan. The current time is 22:17:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.