How far is Daphne, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Daphne, AL to Dothan, AL is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
199.6 mi
03h 07m
Flight
155 mi
249.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155 mi
Kilometers
249.45 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.6 mi
Kilometers
321.22 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Tue, May 26, 4:48 PM CDT
Return by in Daphne
Tue, May 26, 7:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daphne
2026-05-26T13:40
Arrive Dothan
Tue, May 26, 4:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daphne
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
Lockhart
AL

Town

From Daphne
95.6 mi
01h 33m
To Dothan
104 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belrose Avenue

    83 m · 19 sec · Belrose Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Santa Rosa Avenue

    48 m · 9 sec · Santa Rosa Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 98

    2.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 98

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US Highway 90

    1290 ft · 30 sec · US Highway 90

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    150 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City

    1744 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Glenwood Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    122 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Saint Andrews Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street

  16. 16

    Turn right 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 Daphne 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 90
150 mi · 75%
Glenwood Avenue
31.8 mi · 16%
Main Street
3.91 mi · 2%
US Highway 98
2.92 mi · 1%
South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 1%
FL 77
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 90

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 42m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 33m from Daphne
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Daphne and 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 Daphne to Dothan?

The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Daphne and 104 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Daphne and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daphne and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 155 mi (249.45 km).

Daphne

#1 Daphne

City in Alabama, United States

Population27,719
Coordinates30.6035300, -87.9036000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Belrose Avenue (-87.903601, 30.603613)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.66 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.08 gal · 53.32 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.63 $32.56 $65.12
Diesel $5.42 $38.12 $76.24

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Daphne and Dothan. The current time is 13:40:59.

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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.