How far is Dothan, AL from Bay Minette, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Bay Minette, AL is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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 Covington County, Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Bay Minette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Bay Minette.
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Start on East Main Street
21.4 mi · 30 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
3002 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
4.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
26.4 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on East Stewart Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1868 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue
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Continue straight
1741 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
66 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto River Falls Street
25.6 mi · 32 min · River Falls Street
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit left
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 287: Gulf Shores, Parkway, Bay Minette, Rabun
1397 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Rabun Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Rabun Road
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Turn left onto Hand Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hand Avenue
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
122 m · 10 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Hoyle Avenue
690 ft · 14 sec · Hoyle Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hoyle Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Bay Minette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
River Falls Street
Merge slight left
54.7 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog leaving Dothan and Sunny near Bay Minette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Bay Minette?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Dothan and 86.8 miles from Bay Minette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.18 one way or $46.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog around Dothan and Sunny near Bay Minette.
Stop Ideas Near River Falls
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 River Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Bay Minette. Straight-line distance: 142.97 mi (230.09 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 Bay Minette
County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 9,509 |
| Coordinates | 30.8829600, -87.7730500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bay Minette (-87.77305, 30.88296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.07 | $52.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.31 | $56.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.14 | $66.28 |
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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