How far is Dothan, AL from Greenville, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Greenville, AL is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
97.05 mi
02h 20m
Flight
83.54 mi
134.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.54 mi
Kilometers
134.45 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.05 mi
Kilometers
156.18 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
48.5 mi
01h 10m
To Greenville
48.5 mi
01h 10m

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
88°F
Saturday

Mostly 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 Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Claxton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Claxton Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Brantly Highway

    12.9 mi · 23 min · Brantly Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Brantley Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Brantley Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    2922 ft · 49 sec · West 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Montgomery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward East Commerce Street

    608 ft · 10 sec · East Commerce Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commerce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
29 mi · 30%
North Main Street
16.7 mi · 17%
Brantly Highway
12.9 mi · 13%
Brantley Highway
5.99 mi · 6%
South Main Street
3.4 mi · 4%
North Claxton Avenue
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elba
01h 10m from Dothan
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 48.5 miles from Dothan and 48.5 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Greenville. Straight-line distance: 83.54 mi (134.45 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Greenville

County seat of Butler County, Alabama, United States

Population7,349
Coordinates31.8296000, -86.6177500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Greenville (-86.61775, 31.8296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.90
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.95 $25.90
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.57 $29.13
Premium $4.63 $15.82 $31.63
Diesel $5.42 $18.52 $37.04

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 Greenville. The current time is 20:29:51.

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.