How far is Dothan, AL from Orange Beach, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Orange Beach, AL is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Covington County, Alabama, United States
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 Orange Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Orange Beach.
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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
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto South Oates Street
17.3 mi · 21 min · South Oates Street
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Continue straight
122 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola
2486 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
106.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Fairfield Drive
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Continue on Fairfield Drive
3.6 mi · 7 min · Fairfield Drive
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Turn right onto Lillian Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lillian Highway
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Turn left onto North Blue Angel Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Blue Angel Parkway
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Continue on South Blue Angel Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Blue Angel Parkway
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Turn right onto Sorrento Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Sorrento Road
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Continue on Perdido Key Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Perdido Key Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Perdido Key Drive
17 m · 1 sec · Perdido Key Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Perdido Key Drive
5.6 mi · 9 min · Perdido Key Drive
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Continue on Perdido Beach Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · Perdido Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Orange Beach Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Orange Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Canal Road
1384 ft · 28 sec · Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road
42 m · 3 sec · Canal Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road
1133 ft · 24 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Bay Circle
789 ft · 35 sec · Bay Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bay Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Orange Beach.
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 10 West
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 54m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Orange Beach?
The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 89 miles from Dothan and 89.2 miles from Orange Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dothan and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Orange Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Orange Beach. Straight-line distance: 144.63 mi (232.76 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 Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2943700, -87.5735900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange Beach (-87.57359, 30.29437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.82 | $47.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.79 | $53.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
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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