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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.98 mi
04h 18m
Flight
168.02 mi
270.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.02 mi
Kilometers
270.4 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.98 mi
Kilometers
349.2 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citronelle
Sat, May 30, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sat, May 30, 4:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-05-30T07:34
Arrive Citronelle
Sat, May 30, 11:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 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
Castleberry
AL

Town of the United States

From Dothan
108.4 mi
02h 09m
To Citronelle
108.6 mi
02h 09m

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
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  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

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Industrial Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    72 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East State Street

    3148 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Falls Street
112 mi · 52%
North Main Street
32.3 mi · 15%
East Main Street
29 mi · 13%
Industrial Parkway
24.5 mi · 11%
West Cummings Avenue
3.32 mi · 2%
East Stewart Avenue
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castleberry
02h 09m from Dothan
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Camden, AL

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

Grove Hill, AL

84 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Jackson, AL

86 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

96 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Citronelle. Straight-line distance: 168.02 mi (270.4 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Citronelle

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population3,873
Coordinates31.0907300, -88.2280600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Citronelle (-88.22806, 31.09073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.98 L · about $29.01
Round trip
$58.02
15.32 gal · 57.96 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Citronelle. The current time is 07:34:10.

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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.