How far is Citronelle, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Citronelle, AL to Dothan, AL is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.25 mi
03h 43m
Flight
168.02 mi
270.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.02 mi
Kilometers
270.4 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.25 mi
Kilometers
336.76 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sat, May 30, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Citronelle
Sat, May 30, 1:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citronelle
2026-05-30T06:22
Arrive Dothan
Sat, May 30, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Citronelle
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Citronelle
108.6 mi
01h 51m
To Dothan
100.7 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    3148 ft · 2 min · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    22 mi · 25 min · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1680 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 65 North: Montgomery

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West Cummings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Cummings Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1998 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · East Stewart Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    30.5 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    3050 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
79.7 mi · 38%
East Stewart Avenue
32.6 mi · 16%
East Park Avenue
29.1 mi · 14%
South 3rd Street
22.3 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
12.7 mi · 6%
US 84
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

79.5 mi · 01h 25m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
01h 51m from Citronelle
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Citronelle and 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 Citronelle to Dothan?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Citronelle and 100.7 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Citronelle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Castleberry

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

81 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citronelle and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 168.02 mi (270.4 km).

Citronelle

#1 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-88.228061, 31.090922)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.95 L · about $27.95
Round trip
$55.90
14.76 gal · 55.9 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.95 $55.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.63 $34.13 $68.27
Diesel $5.42 $39.96 $79.93

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Citronelle and Dothan. The current time is 06:22:59.

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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.