How far is Daleville, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Daleville, AL to Dothan, AL is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.29 mi
00h 27m
Flight
19.97 mi
32.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.97 mi
Kilometers
32.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.87 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM CDT
Return by in Daleville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daleville
2026-04-19T02:50
Arrive Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Daleville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Pinckard
AL

Town

From Daleville
11.1 mi
00h 13m
To Dothan
11.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Daleville Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Daleville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    21.2 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daleville 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
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Daleville Avenue
1.04 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinckard
00h 13m from Daleville
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Daleville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pinckard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Daleville and 11.2 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Daleville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daleville and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 19.97 mi (32.14 km).

Daleville

#1 Daleville

City in Alabama

Population5,095
Coordinates31.3101700, -85.7129900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.712606, 31.310085)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $2.99
Round trip
$5.98
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.99 $5.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.36 $6.73
Premium $4.63 $3.65 $7.31
Diesel $5.42 $4.28 $8.56

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 Daleville and Dothan. The current time is 02:50:03.

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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.