How far is Dothan, AL from Lipscomb, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Lipscomb, AL is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Lipscomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Lipscomb.
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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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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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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
83.5 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeshore Drive
865 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AL 149 North: West Oxmoor Road, Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Lakeshore Drive
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on West Lakeshore Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on Lakeshore Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakeshore Parkway
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Turn right onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road
124 m · 11 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wenonah Oxmoor Road
70 m · 7 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road
3118 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Continue on Venice Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Venice Road
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Turn left onto Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest
1261 ft · 35 sec · Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest
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Continue on Wenonah Road Southwest
3106 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road Southwest
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Continue on Wenonah Alley
959 ft · 26 sec · Wenonah Alley
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Continue on Barbee Street
148 m · 13 sec · Barbee Street
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Continue on Wenonah Road
2899 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road
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Continue on 21st Street Southwest
567 ft · 24 sec · 21st Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Avenue K
2935 ft · 1 min · Avenue K
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Turn slight right onto Avenue H
2082 ft · 2 min · Avenue H
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Turn right onto 8th Street South
705 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street South
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Turn left onto Avenue E
561 ft · 26 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto Avenue E
86 m · 12 sec · Avenue E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Lipscomb.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
83.5 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dothan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lipscomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Lipscomb?
The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 98.2 miles from Dothan and 98 miles from Lipscomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dothan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lipscomb.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Lipscomb. Straight-line distance: 176.63 mi (284.26 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 Lipscomb
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,110 |
| Coordinates | 33.4256600, -86.9266600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lipscomb (-86.92666, 33.42566)
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 | $26.21 | $52.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.47 | $58.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.01 | $64.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.47 | $74.94 |
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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