How far is Dothan, AL from Eclectic, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Eclectic, AL is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pike County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Eclectic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Eclectic.
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Start on East Main Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
1658 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
703 ft · 23 sec · East Burdeshaw Street
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Turn right onto North Oates Street
3032 ft · 1 min · North Oates Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi · 12 min · Montgomery Highway
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2980 ft · 39 sec
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16 mi · 21 min
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20.5 mi · 24 min
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859 ft · 15 sec
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36 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Boulevard
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1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
871 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
560 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wetumpka Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Wetumpka Highway
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Turn right
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Claud Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Claud Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
137 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
70 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Eclectic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Montgomery Highway
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36 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Eclectic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Eclectic?
The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 63.9 miles from Dothan and 63.8 miles from Eclectic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Eclectic.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Eclectic. Straight-line distance: 104.62 mi (168.37 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 Eclectic
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,008 |
| Coordinates | 32.6354100, -86.0344100 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eclectic (-86.03441, 32.63541)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
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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