How far is Dothan, AL from Georgiana, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Georgiana, AL is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.03 mi
02h 17m
Flight
84.65 mi
136.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.65 mi
Kilometers
136.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.03 mi
Kilometers
173.86 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgiana
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-18T21:53
Arrive Georgiana
Sun, Apr 19, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Elba
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Dothan
54 mi
01h 08m
To Georgiana
54.1 mi
01h 08m

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
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21.4 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    3002 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    4.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on East Stewart Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1868 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1741 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto River Falls Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · River Falls Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Mobile Road

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Mobile Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Mill Street

    2320 ft · 2 min · West Mill Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
32.3 mi · 30%
East Main Street
29 mi · 27%
Mobile Road
7.22 mi · 7%
River Falls Street
3.81 mi · 4%
West Cummings Avenue
3.32 mi · 3%
East Stewart Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

26.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elba
01h 08m from Dothan
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Partly Sunny near Georgiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Elba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Dothan and 54.1 miles from Georgiana.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elba

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elba, 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 Elba.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

104 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Georgiana. Straight-line distance: 84.65 mi (136.23 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Georgiana

City in Alabama, USA

Population1,613
Coordinates31.6371000, -86.7419200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Georgiana (-86.74192, 31.6371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.43 L · about $14.43
Round trip
$28.86
7.62 gal · 28.86 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.43 $28.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.23 $32.45
Premium $4.63 $17.62 $35.24
Diesel $5.42 $20.63 $41.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Georgiana. The current time is 21:53:02.

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.