How far is Dothan, AL from Blue Ridge, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Blue Ridge, AL is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.85 mi
02h 26m
Flight
99.48 mi
160.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.48 mi
Kilometers
160.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.85 mi
Kilometers
178.39 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue Ridge
Tue, Apr 14, 10:51 PM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Wed, Apr 15, 1:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-14T20:25
Arrive Blue Ridge
Tue, Apr 14, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Dothan
55.5 mi
01h 13m
To Blue Ridge
55.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Blue Ridge.

  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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    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    2938 ft · 1 min

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    1.2 km · 1 min

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    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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    36 mi · 43 min

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    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Boulevard

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    1.1 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1203 ft · 19 sec

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    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    871 ft · 24 sec

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    Keep slight right to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    560 ft · 15 sec

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    Merge slight left onto Wetumpka Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Wetumpka Highway

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    Turn right onto Jasmine Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Jasmine Hill Road

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jasmine Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
96.2 mi · 87%
Eastern Boulevard
7.34 mi · 7%
Wetumpka Highway
4.11 mi · 4%
Jasmine Hill Road
1.91 mi · 2%
North Oates Street
0.57 mi · 1%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery Highway

Continue straight

36 mi · 00h 43m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 13m from Dothan
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog leaving Dothan and Sunny near Blue Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Blue Ridge?

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Dothan and 55.4 miles from Blue Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog around Dothan and Sunny near Blue Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Blue Ridge. Straight-line distance: 99.48 mi (160.1 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4926400, -86.1905200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Blue Ridge (-86.19052, 32.49264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.81 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.61
7.82 gal · 29.62 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.81 $29.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.63 $18.08 $36.17
Diesel $5.42 $21.17 $42.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Blue Ridge. The current time is 20:25:35.

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.