How far is Dothan, AL from Greensboro, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Greensboro, AL is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Greensboro.
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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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Continue straight
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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5.1 mi · 7 min
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2.1 mi · 3 min
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2531 ft · 56 sec
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1.2 km · 1 min
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859 ft · 15 sec
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1.2 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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3.4 mi · 4 min
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36.1 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto South Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward I 65, US 80
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
3278 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Selma
46.3 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
28.7 mi · 36 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto North Street
875 ft · 26 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Avenue
18.1 mi · 26 min · Water Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
1773 ft · 58 sec · Tuscaloosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuscaloosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Greensboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Selma
Take the exit slight right toward Selma
46.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dothan and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Dothan and 99.2 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dothan and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery.
Montgomery, AL
Selma, AL
Marion, AL
Camden, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 164.84 mi (265.29 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 Greensboro
City in Hale County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,265 |
| Coordinates | 32.7041500, -87.5955000 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greensboro (-87.5955, 32.70415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.55 | $53.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.86 | $59.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.42 | $64.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.96 | $75.92 |
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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