How far is Dothan, AL from Geneva, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Geneva, AL is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Geneva 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 Geneva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Geneva.
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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
1492 ft · 48 sec · South Saint Andrews Street
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Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
2285 ft · 2 min · East Lafayette Street
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Continue on Fortner Street
1 mi · 3 min · Fortner Street
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Turn left onto Woodland Drive
55 m · 4 sec · Woodland Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Hartford Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Hartford Highway
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Continue on East White Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · East White Street
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Continue on East Lawrence Street
8.1 mi · 12 min · East Lawrence Street
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Turn slight left onto West Main Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Maple Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto North Commerce Street
1 km · 1 min · North Commerce Street
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Turn right onto East Town Avenue
18 m · 1 sec · East Town Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Town Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Geneva.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Main Street
Turn slight left onto West Main Street
9.54 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Geneva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Geneva?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Slocomb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Dothan and 16.8 miles from Geneva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dothan and Sunny near Geneva.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.77 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 Geneva
Town in Alabama
| Population | 4,262 |
| Coordinates | 31.0329600, -85.8638200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-85.86382, 31.03296)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
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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