How far is Dothan, AL from Andalusia, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Andalusia, AL is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.85 mi
01h 40m
Flight
64.75 mi
104.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.75 mi
Kilometers
104.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.85 mi
Kilometers
125.29 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andalusia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-18T05:12
Arrive Andalusia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dothan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
New Brockton
AL

Town

From Dothan
38.9 mi
00h 50m
To Andalusia
39 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21.4 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    3002 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    4.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on East Stewart Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1868 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1741 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sanford Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Three Notch Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Three Notch Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Court Square

    62 m · 4 sec · Court Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Square

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
32.3 mi · 41%
East Main Street
29 mi · 37%
West Cummings Avenue
3.28 mi · 4%
Sanford Road
1.67 mi · 2%
East Three Notch Street
0.83 mi · 1%
East Stewart Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

26.4 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brockton
00h 50m from Dothan
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Andalusia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Dothan and 39 miles from Andalusia.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Brockton

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

111 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Andalusia. Straight-line distance: 64.75 mi (104.21 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Andalusia

City in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Population8,677
Coordinates31.3080800, -86.4824300
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Andalusia (-86.48243, 31.30808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.4 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.83
5.5 gal · 20.8 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.41 $20.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.71 $23.42
Premium $4.63 $12.72 $25.44
Diesel $5.42 $14.89 $29.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Andalusia. The current time is 05:12:47.

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.