How far is Decatur, AL from Dothan, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Decatur and Dothan is 251.31 miles (404.44 km).

Flight distance from Decatur, AL to Dothan, AL is 251.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Decatur to Dothan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Decatur, Alabama to Dothan, Alabama is: 282.68 miles (454.94 km) by car.

Driving from Decatur to Dothan will take approximately 04 hours 32 minutes.

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#1 Decatur

The most populous city in Morgan County, Alabama. It is located on the Tennessee River in north-central Alabama. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Decatur Civic Center.

Population 54381
GPS Coordinates 34°36'21"N 86°59'0"W
Latitude 34.6059300
Longitude -86.9833400
Altitude 171
Country United States
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#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama. It is located on the Dothan River in southeastern Alabama. Dothan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wiregrass Museum of Art and the Dothan Opera House.

Population 69414
GPS Coordinates 31°13'24"N 85°23'26"W
Latitude 31.2232300
Longitude -85.3904900
Altitude 98
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Decatur and Dothan

The distance between Decatur and Dothan is 455 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 03 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Decatur and Dothan. The current time is 05:11:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.76 liters (9.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Dothan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Dothan is $30.71 (diesel $41.57).

Alabama gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.08 $3.48 $3.86 $4.17
Total $30.71 $34.74 $38.49 $41.57

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Decatur and Dothan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Hoover, AL to Decatur 94.74 miles (152 km)

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Driving distance from Huntsville, AL to Decatur 25.65 miles (41 km)

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Driving distance from Mobile, AL to Decatur 342.02 miles (550 km)

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Driving distance from Montgomery, AL to Decatur 176.14 miles (283 km)

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