How far is Dothan, AL from Malvern, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Malvern, AL is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Town in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Malvern.
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Start on East Main Street
34 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
1492 ft · 48 sec · South Saint Andrews Street
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Turn right onto East Lafayette Street
2285 ft · 2 min · East Lafayette Street
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Continue on Fortner Street
1 mi · 3 min · Fortner Street
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Turn left onto Woodland Drive
55 m · 4 sec · Woodland Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Hartford Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Hartford Highway
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Continue on East White Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East White Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Malvern.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hartford Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Hartford Highway
6.7 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Partly Sunny near Malvern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Malvern?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Dothan and 5 miles from Malvern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dothan and Partly Sunny near Malvern.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 9.56 mi (15.39 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 Malvern
Town in Geneva County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,462 |
| Coordinates | 31.1393400, -85.5191000 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malvern (-85.5191, 31.13934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
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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