How far is Dothan, AL from Chickasaw, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Chickasaw, AL is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
193.93 mi
03h 54m
Flight
162.12 mi
260.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.12 mi
Kilometers
260.9 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.93 mi
Kilometers
312.1 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chickasaw
Sat, May 30, 10:25 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sat, May 30, 2:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-05-30T06:30
Arrive Chickasaw
Sat, May 30, 10:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McKenzie
AL

Town

From Dothan
96.9 mi
01h 57m
To Chickasaw
97 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21.4 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    3002 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    4.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on East Stewart Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1868 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1741 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto River Falls Street

    25.6 mi · 32 min · River Falls Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    974 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Turn right

    19 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    71 m · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Falls Street
106 mi · 55%
North Main Street
32.3 mi · 17%
East Main Street
29 mi · 15%
West Cummings Avenue
3.32 mi · 2%
East Stewart Avenue
0.68 mi
South Main Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

River Falls Street

Merge slight left

73.3 mi · 01h 18m

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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenzie
01h 57m from Dothan
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dothan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chickasaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Dothan and 97 miles from Chickasaw.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dothan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chickasaw.

Stop Ideas Near McKenzie

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

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

BUS

Camden, AL

73 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

95 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

101 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

102 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Chickasaw. Straight-line distance: 162.12 mi (260.9 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Chickasaw

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population5,659
Coordinates30.7638000, -88.0747200
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Chickasaw (-88.07472, 30.7638)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.9 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.68 gal · 51.8 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.13 $58.26
Premium $4.63 $31.63 $63.27
Diesel $5.42 $37.04 $74.08

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Chickasaw. The current time is 06:30:56.

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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.