How far is Dothan, AL from Heflin, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Heflin, AL is about 196.4 miles (316 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lee 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 Heflin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Heflin.
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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 right to continue on Reeves Street
7.9 mi · 11 min · Reeves Street
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Continue straight
1403 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
20 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue on North Eufaula Avenue
32.4 mi · 40 min · North Eufaula Avenue
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2852 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto South Uniroyal Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Uniroyal Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Uniroyal Road
694 ft · 20 sec · South Uniroyal Road
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Turn left onto Columbus Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
75.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 9
7.8 mi · 11 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Almon Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Almon Street
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Turn right
3115 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Heflin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Columbus Parkway
Take the exit slight right
75.1 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Heflin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Heflin?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Smiths Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Dothan and 98 miles from Heflin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.24 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dothan and Sunny near Heflin.
Stop Ideas Near Smiths Station
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 Smiths Station.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Heflin. Straight-line distance: 167.99 mi (270.36 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 Heflin
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,408 |
| Coordinates | 33.6489900, -85.5874600 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heflin (-85.58746, 33.64899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.24 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.51 | $59.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.05 | $64.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.53 | $75.05 |
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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