How far is Dothan, AL from Abbeville, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Abbeville, AL is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.06 mi
00h 36m
Flight
25.46 mi
40.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.46 mi
Kilometers
40.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.06 mi
Kilometers
43.55 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Fri, May 1, 4:31 PM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Fri, May 1, 5:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-05-01T15:55
Arrive Abbeville
Fri, May 1, 4:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dothan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Newville
AL

Town in Alabama

From Dothan
13.5 mi
00h 18m
To Abbeville
13.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    34 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    1658 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · East Burdeshaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Oates Street

    3032 ft · 1 min · North Oates Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Reeves Street

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Reeves Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1403 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street

    27 m · 2 sec · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Abbeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reeves Street
23.2 mi · 86%
North Oates Street
0.57 mi · 2%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.31 mi · 1%
East Burdeshaw Street
0.13 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
West Washington Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Reeves Street

Continue straight

13.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
00h 18m from Dothan
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dothan and Chance Rain Showers near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Dothan and 13.5 miles from Abbeville.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dothan and Chance Rain Showers near Abbeville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 25.46 mi (40.98 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

City in Henry County, Alabama, USA

Population2,553
Coordinates31.5718400, -85.2504900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Abbeville (-85.25049, 31.57184)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.20
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.60 $7.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.63 $4.39 $8.79
Diesel $5.42 $5.14 $10.29

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Abbeville. The current time is 15:55:02.

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.