How far is Cordova, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Cordova, AL to Dothan, AL is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
228.72 mi
03h 49m
Flight
204.03 mi
328.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.03 mi
Kilometers
328.36 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.72 mi
Kilometers
368.09 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Cordova
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cordova
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cordova
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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Cordova
112.9 mi
01h 54m
To Dothan
115.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Commerce Street

    58 m · 9 sec · Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Commerce Street

    121 m · 11 sec · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    710 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Green Avenue

    7 m · 6 sec · Green Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1571 ft · 45 sec · 1st Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jog Road

    153 m · 10 sec · Jog Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 20

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 20

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    92.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cordova 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 42%
I 65 South
93.3 mi · 41%
County Road 20
27.5 mi · 12%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

92.7 mi · 01h 43m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 54m from Cordova
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cordova and Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cordova to Dothan?

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.9 miles from Cordova and 115.8 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.56 one way or $61.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cordova and Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cordova and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 204.03 mi (328.36 km).

Cordova

#1 Cordova

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population1,820
Coordinates33.7598300, -87.1833300
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce Street (-87.183414, 33.75969)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.55 L · about $30.56
Round trip
$61.12
16.14 gal · 61.1 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.56 $61.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.37 $68.74
Premium $4.63 $37.32 $74.65
Diesel $5.42 $43.70 $87.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cordova and Dothan. The current time is 05:46:30.

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.