How far is Dothan, AL from Aliceville, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Aliceville, AL is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Aliceville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Aliceville.
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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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2938 ft · 1 min
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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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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto South Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward I 65, US 80
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3278 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Selma
46.3 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
28.7 mi · 36 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto North Street
875 ft · 26 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Avenue
18.1 mi · 26 min · Water Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hobson Street
12.8 mi · 18 min · Hobson Street
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Turn slight left
8 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Wilson Avenue
635 ft · 20 sec · Wilson Avenue
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Turn left onto Mesopotamia Street
7.9 mi · 12 min · Mesopotamia Street
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Turn right
18.7 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Parkway
105 m · 12 sec · Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast
743 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Mobile Road
155 m · 14 sec · Mobile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mobile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Aliceville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Selma
Take the exit slight right toward Selma
46.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dothan and Rain Showers near Aliceville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Aliceville?
The road trip is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Lowndesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.4 miles from Dothan and 123.4 miles from Aliceville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.98 one way or $65.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dothan and Rain Showers near Aliceville.
Stop Ideas Near Lowndesboro
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 Lowndesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Aliceville. Straight-line distance: 208.36 mi (335.32 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 Aliceville
City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 2,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.1295700, -88.1514200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aliceville (-88.15142, 33.12957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $32.98 | $65.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.10 | $74.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.28 | $80.57 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.16 | $94.33 |
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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