How far is Deatsville, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Deatsville, AL to Dothan, AL is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.68 mi
02h 22m
Flight
112.39 mi
180.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.39 mi
Kilometers
180.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.68 mi
Kilometers
210.31 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM CDT
Return by in Deatsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deatsville
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deatsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Deatsville
62.4 mi
01h 11m
To Dothan
68.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Lane

    46 m · 10 sec · Academy Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    105 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Deatsville Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Deatsville Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Deatsville Highway

    6 mi · 11 min · Deatsville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deatsville 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 74%
Deatsville Highway
7.5 mi · 6%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Carter Hill Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
112.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 11m from Deatsville
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deatsville and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Deatsville and 68.3 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deatsville and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deatsville and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 112.39 mi (180.88 km).

Deatsville

#1 Deatsville

Town of the United States

Population1,243
Coordinates32.6081900, -86.3958100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Lane (-86.395831, 32.608193)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.46 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.22 gal · 34.92 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.63 $39.27
Premium $4.63 $21.32 $42.64
Diesel $5.42 $24.96 $49.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Deatsville and Dothan. The current time is 09:17:28.

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.