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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.82 mi
05h 26m
Flight
208.36 mi
335.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.36 mi
Kilometers
335.32 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.82 mi
Kilometers
397.22 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sat, May 2, 11:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-05-02T00:53
Arrive Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dothan
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
Lowndesboro
AL

Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America

From Dothan
123.4 mi
02h 43m
To Aliceville
123.4 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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.

  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 left to continue on Montgomery Highway

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Montgomery Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2980 ft · 39 sec

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    Continue straight

    16 mi · 21 min

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    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

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    Continue straight

    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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    Continue straight

    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

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward I 65, US 80

    1660 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3278 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Selma

    46.3 mi · 57 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    28.7 mi · 36 min · Highland Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue

  26. 26

    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

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hobson Street

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Hobson Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight left

    8 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

    635 ft · 20 sec · Wilson Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Mesopotamia Street

    7.9 mi · 12 min · Mesopotamia Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    18.7 mi · 26 min

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Parkway

    105 m · 12 sec · Memorial Parkway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    743 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Mobile Road

    155 m · 14 sec · Mobile Road

  37. 37

    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.

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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
96.2 mi · 39%
Selma
46.3 mi · 19%
Highland Avenue
28.7 mi · 12%
Water Avenue
18.1 mi · 7%
Hobson Street
12.8 mi · 5%
Mesopotamia Street
7.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowndesboro
02h 43m from Dothan
Leave By
6:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

27 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

41 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

70 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

77 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Aliceville. Straight-line distance: 208.36 mi (335.32 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Aliceville

City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA

Population2,231
Coordinates33.1295700, -88.1514200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Aliceville (-88.15142, 33.12957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.97 L · about $32.98
Round trip
$65.97
17.42 gal · 65.94 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Aliceville. The current time is 00:53:23.

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.