How far is Dothan, AL from Ozark, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Ozark, AL is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
22.73 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.98 mi
35.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.98 mi
Kilometers
35.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.73 mi
Kilometers
36.58 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ozark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Ozark
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Pinckard
AL

Town

From Dothan
11.4 mi
00h 17m
To Ozark
11.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Union Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · South Union Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    20 m · 2 sec · West Broad Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
19.7 mi · 87%
South Union Avenue
1.94 mi · 9%
North Oates Street
0.57 mi · 3%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.31 mi · 1%
East Burdeshaw Street
0.13 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery Highway

Continue straight

12 mi · 00h 14m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
22 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinckard
00h 17m from Dothan
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Ozark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Pinckard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Dothan and 11.4 miles from Ozark.

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

The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dothan and Sunny near Ozark.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Ozark. Straight-line distance: 21.98 mi (35.37 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Ozark

City in Alabama

Population14,139
Coordinates31.4590600, -85.6404900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Ozark (-85.64049, 31.45906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.06
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.03 $6.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.41 $6.81
Premium $4.63 $3.70 $7.40
Diesel $5.42 $4.33 $8.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Ozark. The current time is 01:11:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.