How far is Centreville, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Centreville, AL to Dothan, AL is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.32 mi
03h 11m
Flight
156.14 mi
251.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.14 mi
Kilometers
251.29 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.32 mi
Kilometers
274.1 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in Centreville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centreville
2026-04-18T23:33
Arrive Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centreville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Centreville
85.1 mi
01h 35m
To Dothan
85.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centreville and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    1941 ft · 53 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Montgomery Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    53.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centreville 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 57%
West Boulevard
10.1 mi · 6%
Birmingham Highway
3.71 mi · 2%
Montgomery Road
2.76 mi · 2%
South Memorial Drive
1.95 mi · 1%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

53.8 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
01h 35m from Centreville
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Centreville 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 Centreville to Dothan?

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Centreville and 85.3 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Centreville and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Pike Road

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pike Road, 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 Pike Road.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

115 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centreville and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 156.14 mi (251.29 km).

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#1 Centreville

City in Bibb County, Alabama, United States

Population2,559
Coordinates32.9462000, -87.1166900
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-87.117198, 32.945701)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.75 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
12.02 gal · 45.5 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.63 $27.80 $55.59
Diesel $5.42 $32.54 $65.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centreville and Dothan. The current time is 23:33:52.

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.