How far is Dothan, AL from Dauphin Island, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Dauphin Island, AL is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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.
Town in Alabama, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Dauphin Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Dauphin Island.
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Start on East Main Street
34 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto South Oates Street
17.3 mi · 21 min · South Oates Street
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Continue straight
122 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola
2486 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.7 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 193: Dauphin Island, Tillmans Corner
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
2390 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Rangeline Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Rangeline Road
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Continue on West Range Line Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Range Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurendine Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Laurendine Road
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Turn right onto Dauphin Island Parkway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Dauphin Island Parkway
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Continue on Gordon Persons Bridge
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gordon Persons Bridge
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Continue on Le Moyne Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Le Moyne Drive
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Turn left onto Cadillac Avenue
893 ft · 45 sec · Cadillac Avenue
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Turn left
12 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Dauphin Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 02m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dothan and Sunny near Dauphin Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Dauphin Island?
The road trip is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Riverview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Dothan and 116 miles from Dauphin Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dothan and Sunny near Dauphin Island.
Stop Ideas Near Riverview
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 Riverview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Dauphin Island. Straight-line distance: 174.77 mi (281.27 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 Dauphin Island
Island and town in the U.
| Population | 1,366 |
| Coordinates | 30.2554800, -88.1097200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dauphin Island (-88.10972, 30.25548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.98 | $61.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.84 | $69.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.83 | $75.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.29 | $88.59 |
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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