How far is Dothan, AL from Pennsylvania, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Pennsylvania, AL is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Pennsylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Pennsylvania.
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Start on East Main Street
21.4 mi · 30 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
3002 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
4.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
26.4 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on East Stewart Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1868 ft · 31 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue
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Continue straight
1741 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
66 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto River Falls Street
27.9 mi · 35 min · River Falls Street
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1.4 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit left
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
2653 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
58 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right
798 ft · 58 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Pennsylvania.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
River Falls Street
Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Pennsylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Pennsylvania?
The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Dothan and 88.6 miles from Pennsylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dothan and Sunny near Pennsylvania.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKenzie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Pennsylvania. Straight-line distance: 159.13 mi (256.09 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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8732400, -88.0475000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.047459, 30.873204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $25.35 | $50.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $38.04 | $76.07 |
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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