How far is Dothan, AL from Loxley, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Loxley, AL is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.24 mi
03h 30m
Flight
146.14 mi
235.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.14 mi
Kilometers
235.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.24 mi
Kilometers
291.67 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loxley
Tue, May 26, 6:17 PM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Tue, May 26, 9:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-05-26T14:46
Arrive Loxley
Tue, May 26, 6:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dothan
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Florala
AL

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

From Dothan
90.5 mi
01h 45m
To Loxley
90.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    34 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Oates Street

    17.3 mi · 21 min · South Oates Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    122 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2486 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    141.2 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 59: Loxley, Bay Minette

    1310 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
142 mi · 78%
South Oates Street
17.4 mi · 10%
Main Street
3.04 mi · 2%
South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 1%
AL 59
0.25 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florala
01h 45m from Dothan
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dothan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Loxley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Florala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Dothan and 90.7 miles from Loxley.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dothan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Loxley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Loxley. Straight-line distance: 146.14 mi (235.19 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Loxley

Town

Population3,329
Coordinates30.6182500, -87.7530500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Loxley (-87.75305, 30.61825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.21 L · about $24.24
Round trip
$48.47
12.8 gal · 48.42 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.24 $48.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.63 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.42 $34.66 $69.31

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Loxley. The current time is 14:46:27.

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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.