How far is Crossville, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Crossville, AL to Dothan, AL is about 275 miles (442.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
274.99 mi
04h 35m
Flight
214.61 mi
345.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.61 mi
Kilometers
345.38 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.99 mi
Kilometers
442.55 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Crossville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crossville
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crossville
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
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Crossville
126.4 mi
02h 17m
To Dothan
148.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
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 Crossville and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Florida Short Route

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Florida Short Route

  4. 4

    Turn right

    46.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 35%
Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 20%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 8%
Florida Short Route
11.7 mi · 4%
Main Street
4.92 mi · 2%
Rockford Highway
1.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Broadway Avenue

Continue on Broadway Avenue

54.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.4 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
02h 17m from Crossville
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crossville and Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275 miles (442.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Crossville and 148.6 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.73 one way or $73.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Deatsville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crossville and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 214.61 mi (345.38 km).

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#1 Crossville

Town of the United States

Population1,847
Coordinates34.2875900, -85.9941400
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.994124, 34.287661)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.73 L · about $36.73
Round trip
$73.47
19.4 gal · 73.46 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.73 $73.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.31 $82.62
Premium $4.63 $44.86 $89.73
Diesel $5.42 $52.53 $105.05

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 Crossville and Dothan. The current time is 01:00:29.

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.