How far is Dothan, AL from Citronelle, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Citronelle, AL is about 217 miles (349.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Citronelle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Citronelle.
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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
79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1315 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
72 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto East State Street
3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Citronelle.
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
79.4 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dothan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citronelle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Citronelle?
The road trip is about 217 miles (349.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Castleberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Dothan and 108.6 miles from Citronelle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dothan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citronelle.
Stop Ideas Near Castleberry
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 Castleberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 168.02 mi (270.4 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 Citronelle
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,873 |
| Coordinates | 31.0907300, -88.2280600 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citronelle (-88.22806, 31.09073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.48 | $82.96 |
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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