How far is Dothan, AL from Holtville, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Holtville, AL is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.62 mi
02h 50m
Flight
112 mi
180.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112 mi
Kilometers
180.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.62 mi
Kilometers
202.17 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holtville
Sun, Nov 8, 4:26 AM CST
Return by in Dothan
Sun, Nov 8, 7:17 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-11-08T01:36
Arrive Holtville
Sun, Nov 8, 4:26 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CST

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dothan
9:30 PM CST
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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Dothan
62.9 mi
01h 25m
To Holtville
62.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    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

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · East Burdeshaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Oates Street

    3032 ft · 1 min · North Oates Street

  5. 5

    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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    Continue straight

    16 mi · 21 min

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    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

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    2262 ft · 35 sec

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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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    2938 ft · 1 min

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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 mi · 43 min

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    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Boulevard

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    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1203 ft · 19 sec

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    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    871 ft · 24 sec

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    Keep slight right to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka

    560 ft · 15 sec

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    Merge slight left onto Wetumpka Highway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Wetumpka Highway

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    Continue straight

    1304 ft · 19 sec

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    1825 ft · 33 sec

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    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

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    Continue on East Bridge Street

    959 ft · 19 sec · East Bridge Street

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    Continue on North Bridge Street

    2735 ft · 55 sec · North Bridge Street

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    Turn slight left onto Holtville Road

    10 mi · 18 min · Holtville Road

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    Turn left onto Hogan Road

    760 ft · 39 sec · Hogan Road

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    Turn left onto Whatley Drive

    129 m · 24 sec · Whatley Drive

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    Turn left

    1563 ft · 2 min

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
96.2 mi · 77%
Holtville Road
10 mi · 8%
Wetumpka Highway
8.81 mi · 7%
Eastern Boulevard
7.34 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
North Oates Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery Highway

Continue straight

36 mi · 00h 43m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 25m from Dothan
Leave By
12:50 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Holtville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Dothan and 62.8 miles from Holtville.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Holtville. Straight-line distance: 112 mi (180.25 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holtville

Holtville is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.6362400, -86.3266400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Holtville (-86.32664, 32.63624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.50
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $16.25 $32.50
Mid-grade $4.15 $18.40 $36.80
Premium $4.55 $20.17 $40.35
Diesel $5.82 $25.79 $51.58

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Holtville. The current time is 01:36:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.