How far is Dothan, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Auburn, AL is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.76 mi
02h 24m
Flight
95.95 mi
154.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.95 mi
Kilometers
154.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.76 mi
Kilometers
191.12 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 3:19 PM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-16T12:54
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 3:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Dothan
59.3 mi
01h 12m
To Auburn
59.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    32.4 mi · 40 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2852 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marvyn Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Marvyn Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Opelika

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Auburn, Opelika

    87 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road

    1172 ft · 39 sec · Bent Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Gay Street

    112 m · 19 sec · North Gay Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    87 m · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reeves Street
50.2 mi · 42%
North Eufaula Avenue
32.4 mi · 27%
Marvyn Parkway
4.74 mi · 4%
East Glenn Avenue
3.36 mi · 3%
North Oates Street
0.57 mi
North Saint Andrews Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eufaula Avenue

Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

32.4 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
01h 12m from Dothan
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Dothan and 59.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Dothan and Sunny near Auburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 95.95 mi (154.42 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $15.87
Round trip
$31.74
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.87 $31.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.85 $35.69
Premium $4.63 $19.38 $38.76
Diesel $5.42 $22.69 $45.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Auburn. The current time is 12:54:40.

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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.