How far is Dauphin Island, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Dauphin Island, AL to Dothan, AL is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Alabama, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dauphin Island and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dauphin Island and Dothan.
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Start on the route
2 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Cadillac Avenue
839 ft · 39 sec · Cadillac Avenue
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Turn right onto Le Moyne Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Le Moyne Drive
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Continue on Gordon Persons Bridge
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gordon Persons Bridge
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Continue on Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Dauphin Island Parkway
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Turn left onto Laurendine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Laurendine Road
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Turn right onto West Range Line Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Range Line Road
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Continue on Rangeline Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Rangeline Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Mobile
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
159.1 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue
14.5 mi · 20 min · Glenwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
122 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dauphin Island and Dothan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
159 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dauphin Island and Slight 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 Dauphin Island to Dothan?
The road trip is about 226.7 miles (364.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Riverview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Dauphin Island and 111 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dauphin Island and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Riverview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dauphin Island and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 174.77 mi (281.27 km).
#1 Dauphin Island
Island and town in the U.
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 30.2554800, -88.1097200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dothan
The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.
| Population | 69,414 |
| Coordinates | 31.2232300, -85.3904900 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.30 | $60.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.07 | $68.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.32 | $86.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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