How far is Demopolis, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Demopolis, AL to Dothan, AL is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
201.39 mi
03h 42m
Flight
169.09 mi
272.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.09 mi
Kilometers
272.13 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.39 mi
Kilometers
324.11 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Demopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Demopolis
2026-04-22T20:10
Arrive Dothan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Demopolis
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Demopolis
100 mi
01h 51m
To Dothan
101.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Strawberry Avenue

    34 m · 10 sec · North Strawberry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    111 m · 20 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    48.8 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Demopolis 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 48%
Edmund Pettus Bridge
45.6 mi · 23%
South Boulevard
5.42 mi · 3%
Broad Street
1.8 mi · 1%
North Cedar Avenue
0.94 mi
North Saint Andrews Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

48.8 mi · 01h 00m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
169.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 51m from Demopolis
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Demopolis 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 Demopolis to Dothan?

The road trip is about 201.4 miles (324.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Demopolis and 101.3 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Demopolis and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 169.09 mi (272.13 km).

Demopolis

#1 Demopolis

City in Alabama

Population6,539
Coordinates32.5176400, -87.8364000
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: North Strawberry Avenue (-87.836351, 32.51764)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.9 L · about $26.93
Round trip
$53.85
14.22 gal · 53.8 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.93 $53.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.63 $32.88 $65.77
Diesel $5.42 $38.50 $77.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Demopolis and Dothan. The current time is 20:10:18.

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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.