How far is Dothan, AL from Berry, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Berry, AL is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
251.42 mi
05h 11m
Flight
211.98 mi
341.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.98 mi
Kilometers
341.15 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.42 mi
Kilometers
404.62 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berry
Sat, Apr 18, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-18T03:57
Arrive Berry
Sat, Apr 18, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Dothan
125.8 mi
02h 35m
To Berry
125.6 mi
02h 35m

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
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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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    Continue straight

    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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    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    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

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

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    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    92.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    25.1 mi · 27 min

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    Take the exit slight right toward Cordova, Parrish

    1893 ft · 46 sec

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    Keep slight left

    55 m · 7 sec

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    Turn left onto County Road 20

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 20

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    Continue on White Haynes Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · White Haynes Road

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    Continue on New Parrish Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · New Parrish Highway

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    Continue on New Oakman-Parrish Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Oakman-Parrish Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Market Street Northwest

    1790 ft · 28 sec · Market Street Northwest

  37. 37

    Continue on New Oakman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Oakman Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Market Street Northwest

    1247 ft · 50 sec · Market Street Northwest

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    Turn left onto Main Street

    1092 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Washington Street

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    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 22 min

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
96.2 mi · 38%
I-65 North
92.8 mi · 37%
I 22 West
26.4 mi · 10%
Washington Street
16.2 mi · 6%
New Oakman-Parrish Road
5.73 mi · 2%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

92.5 mi · 01h 42m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
212 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
02h 35m from Dothan
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Partly Sunny near Berry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Dothan and 125.6 miles from Berry.

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

The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Berry. Straight-line distance: 211.98 mi (341.15 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Berry

Town in Alabama

Population1,086
Coordinates33.6598300, -87.6000100
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Berry (-87.60001, 33.65983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.58 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.18
17.74 gal · 67.16 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.59 $67.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.78 $75.55
Premium $4.63 $41.02 $82.05
Diesel $5.42 $48.03 $96.06

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 Berry. The current time is 03:57:01.

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.