How far is Brighton, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Brighton, AL to Dothan, AL is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Dothan.
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Start on Cedar Street
94 m · 15 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
158 m · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lewis Street
27 m · 11 sec · Lewis Street
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Turn left onto Huntsville Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Huntsville Avenue
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Continue on Woodward Road
1547 ft · 45 sec · Woodward Road
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Turn right onto Wilkes Road
1903 ft · 52 sec · Wilkes Road
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Turn left onto Bessemer Super Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bessemer Super Highway
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Turn right onto Woodward Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Woodward Road
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Continue on Brighton Road
2566 ft · 51 sec · Brighton Road
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Continue on Cleburn Avenue Southwest
1220 ft · 26 sec · Cleburn Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Alemeda Avenue Southwest
1667 ft · 35 sec · Alemeda Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue Southwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight right onto Dennison Avenue Southwest
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dennison Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Green Springs Avenue Southwest
2606 ft · 58 sec · Green Springs Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right
1021 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
85.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Street
133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on 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 Brighton 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.
Green Springs Avenue Southwest
Merge slight left
85.9 mi · 01h 34m
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 Brighton 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 Brighton to Dothan?
The road trip is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Brighton and 111.7 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brighton and Partly Sunny near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
Montgomery, AL
Selma, AL
Marion, AL
Camden, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 177.76 mi (286.07 km).
#1 Brighton
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 33.4342800, -86.9472100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.21 | $56.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.73 | $63.46 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.46 | $68.91 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.34 | $80.68 |
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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