How far is Dothan, AL from Foley, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Foley, AL is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Covington County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Foley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Foley.
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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
106.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Fairfield Drive
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Continue on Fairfield Drive
3.6 mi · 7 min · Fairfield Drive
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Turn right onto Lillian Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Lillian Highway
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Continue on Lillian Highway
12.8 mi · 19 min · Lillian Highway
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Continue on State Avenue
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Avenue
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Continue on East Laurel Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Laurel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Foley.
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
106 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Dothan and Mostly Clear near Foley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Foley?
The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Florala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Dothan and 88.7 miles from Foley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Dothan and Mostly Clear near Foley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Foley. Straight-line distance: 147.3 mi (237.06 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 Foley
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,446 |
| Coordinates | 30.4065900, -87.6836000 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Foley (-87.6836, 30.40659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.91 | $57.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.84 | $67.69 |
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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