How far is Dothan, AL from Florala, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Florala, AL is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.54 mi
01h 41m
Flight
57.46 mi
92.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.46 mi
Kilometers
92.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.54 mi
Kilometers
107.08 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florala
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Florala
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Geneva
AL

Town in Alabama

From Dothan
33.2 mi
00h 50m
To Florala
33.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    34 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street

    1492 ft · 48 sec · South Saint Andrews Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2285 ft · 2 min · East Lafayette Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fortner Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Fortner Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Woodland Drive

    55 m · 4 sec · Woodland Drive

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Hartford Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Hartford Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East White Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East White Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Lawrence Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · East Lawrence Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Maple Avenue

    18.2 mi · 27 min · East Maple Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    17.2 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Wall Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Wall Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Maple Avenue
18.2 mi · 27%
West Main Street
9.54 mi · 14%
East Lawrence Street
8.13 mi · 12%
Hartford Highway
6.7 mi · 10%
East White Street
4.93 mi · 7%
Fortner Street
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Maple Avenue

Continue on East Maple Avenue

18.2 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geneva
00h 50m from Dothan
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Florala.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Dothan and 33.3 miles from Florala.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dothan and Sunny near Florala.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Florala. Straight-line distance: 57.46 mi (92.48 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Florala

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population1,891
Coordinates31.0051800, -86.3280000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Florala (-86.328, 31.00518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.67 $23.34
Premium $4.63 $12.67 $25.35
Diesel $5.42 $14.84 $29.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Florala. The current time is 03:51:36.

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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.