How far is Dothan, AL from Inverness, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Inverness, AL is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Dale County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Inverness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Inverness.
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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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Continue straight
16 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn slight left onto Bullock County 14
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bullock County 14
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Turn left onto Bullock County 28
33 m · 5 sec · Bullock County 28
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bullock County 28
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Inverness.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Montgomery Highway
Continue straight
18.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Inverness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Inverness?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Ariton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Dothan and 35.7 miles from Inverness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dothan and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Inverness.
Stop Ideas Near Ariton
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 Ariton.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Inverness. Straight-line distance: 58.56 mi (94.25 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 Inverness
Inverness is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0148800, -85.7460600 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inverness (-85.74606, 32.01488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $3.69 | $9.30 | $18.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
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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