How far is Dothan, AL from Midland City, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Midland City, AL is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.05 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9 mi
14.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9 mi
Kilometers
14.49 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.17 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-19T04:21
Arrive Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dothan
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Grimes
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Dothan
5 mi
00h 08m
To Midland City
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Midland City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    34 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    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

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2980 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    604 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 59

    3149 ft · 1 min · County Road 59

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1768 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kelly Avenue

    532 ft · 13 sec · Kelly Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kelly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
7.83 mi · 78%
County Road 59
0.6 mi · 6%
North Oates Street
0.57 mi · 6%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.31 mi · 3%
3rd Street
0.14 mi · 1%
East Burdeshaw Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway

7.15 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grimes
00h 08m from Dothan
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dothan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Midland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Midland City?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 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?

Grimes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Dothan and 5 miles from Midland City.

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

The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dothan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Midland City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Midland City. Straight-line distance: 9 mi (14.49 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Midland City

#2 Midland City

Town in Alabama

Population2,377
Coordinates31.3190600, -85.4938200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Midland City (-85.49382, 31.31906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.33
Round trip
$2.65
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Midland City. The current time is 04:21:54.

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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.