How far is Dothan, AL from Birmingham, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Dothan and Birmingham is 178.84 miles (287.82 km).

Flight distance from Dothan, AL to Birmingham, AL is 178.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Dothan to Birmingham with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Dothan, Alabama to Birmingham, Alabama is: 199.71 miles (321.4 km) by car.

Driving from Dothan to Birmingham will take approximately 03 hours 20 minutes.

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama. It is located on the Dothan River in southeastern Alabama. Dothan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wiregrass Museum of Art and the Dothan Opera House.

Population	69414
GPS Coordinates	31°13'24"N 85°23'26"W
Latitude	31.2232300
Longitude	-85.3904900
Altitude	98
Country	United States

#2 Birmingham

The most populous city in Alabama. It is located in the central part of the state. Birmingham is known for its many steel mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Vulcan Park and Museum.

Population	206950
GPS Coordinates	33°31'14"N 86°48'9"W
Latitude	33.5206600
Longitude	-86.8024900
Altitude	187
Country	United States

Starting point in Dothan: East Main Street (-85.390469,31.223396)
Ending point in Birmingham: 24th Street North (-86.802565,33.520626)

Estimated Travel Time Between Dothan and Birmingham

The distance between Dothan and Birmingham is 321 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Dothan and Birmingham. The current time is 11:32:15.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 29 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.68 liters (7.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Dothan and Birmingham.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Dothan to Birmingham is $21.7 (diesel $29.37).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$21.7	$24.55	$27.2	$29.37

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The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Dothan and Birmingham (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.