How far is Dothan, AL from Alexander City, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Alexander City, AL is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Alexander City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Alexander City.
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Start on East Main Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
1658 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
703 ft · 23 sec · East Burdeshaw Street
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Turn right onto North Oates Street
3032 ft · 1 min · North Oates Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi · 12 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue straight
2980 ft · 39 sec
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16 mi · 21 min
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20.5 mi · 24 min
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2262 ft · 35 sec
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5.1 mi · 7 min
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2.1 mi · 3 min
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2531 ft · 56 sec
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1.2 km · 1 min
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859 ft · 15 sec
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1.2 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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3.4 mi · 4 min
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36 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Boulevard
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1.1 mi · 2 min
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1203 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
871 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
560 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wetumpka Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Continue straight
1304 ft · 19 sec
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2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Central Plank Road
2739 ft · 47 sec · Central Plank Road
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Continue on Old Central Plank Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Central Plank Road
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Continue on Central Plank Road
14.1 mi · 21 min · Central Plank Road
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Continue on State Route 9
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 9
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Lee Street
2989 ft · 54 sec · Lee Street
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Turn left
74 m · 5 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
2811 ft · 50 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1294 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Turn sharp right onto Main Street
93 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Court Square
89 m · 13 sec · Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Alexander City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Montgomery Highway
Continue straight
36 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Alexander City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Alexander City?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Dothan and 75.2 miles from Alexander City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Dothan and Sunny near Alexander City.
Stop Ideas Near Matthews
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 Matthews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Alexander City. Straight-line distance: 123.39 mi (198.57 km).
#1 Dothan
The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.
| Population | 69,414 |
| Coordinates | 31.2232300, -85.3904900 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alexander City
City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -85.9538500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alexander City (-85.95385, 32.94401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.15 | $40.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.61 | $49.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
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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