How far is Dothan, AL from Deatsville, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Deatsville, AL is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
124.45 mi
02h 46m
Flight
112.39 mi
180.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.39 mi
Kilometers
180.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.45 mi
Kilometers
200.29 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deatsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 PM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 4:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-18T10:48
Arrive Deatsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
62.3 mi
01h 23m
To Deatsville
62.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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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    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    2938 ft · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

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    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

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    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    1.8 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  20. 20

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville

    1052 ft · 26 sec

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    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

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    Turn left onto Deatsville Highway

    6 mi · 11 min · Deatsville Highway

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Deatsville Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Deatsville Highway

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right

    105 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Academy Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Academy Lane

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Academy Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
96.2 mi · 77%
I-65 North
10 mi · 8%
Deatsville Highway
7.5 mi · 6%
14
2.97 mi · 2%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery Highway

Continue straight

36.1 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
112.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 23m from Dothan
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Deatsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 62.3 miles from Dothan and 62.1 miles from Deatsville.

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

The direct path is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.62 one way or $33.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Deatsville.

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 Deatsville. Straight-line distance: 112.39 mi (180.88 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Deatsville

Town of the United States

Population1,243
Coordinates32.6081900, -86.3958100
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Deatsville (-86.39581, 32.60819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.62 L · about $16.62
Round trip
$33.25
8.78 gal · 33.24 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.62 $33.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.70 $37.39
Premium $4.63 $20.30 $40.61
Diesel $5.42 $23.77 $47.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Deatsville. The current time is 10:48:23.

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.