How far is Dothan, AL from Piedmont, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Piedmont, AL is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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City in Alabama, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Piedmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Piedmont.
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Start on East Main Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
1658 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
703 ft · 23 sec · East Burdeshaw Street
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Turn right onto North Oates Street
3032 ft · 1 min · North Oates Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi · 12 min · Montgomery Highway
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2980 ft · 39 sec
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16 mi · 21 min
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20.5 mi · 24 min
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859 ft · 15 sec
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1.2 mi · 2 min
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1.8 mi · 2 min
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3.4 mi · 4 min
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36 mi · 43 min
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Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Boulevard
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1.1 mi · 2 min
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1203 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
871 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
560 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wetumpka Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Wetumpka Highway
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1304 ft · 19 sec
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86.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Atlanta
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
1097 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 431 North: Oxford, Anniston
62 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Leon Smith Parkway
1170 ft · 26 sec · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit right
726 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto DeArmanville Road
2426 ft · 46 sec · DeArmanville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on DeArmanville Road
2 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road
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Continue on Old Choccolocco Road
3084 ft · 1 min · Old Choccolocco Road
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Turn left onto Erickton Drive
111 m · 18 sec · Erickton Drive
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Turn right onto Choccolocco Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Choccolocco Road
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Turn left onto State Route 9
13.5 mi · 18 min · State Route 9
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
709 ft · 35 sec · Southern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Center Avenue North
18 m · 3 sec · Center Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Piedmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wetumpka Highway
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86.7 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dothan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Piedmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Piedmont?
The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Wetumpka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Dothan and 116.6 miles from Piedmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.20 one way or $62.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dothan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Piedmont.
Stop Ideas Near Wetumpka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Piedmont. Straight-line distance: 187.08 mi (301.08 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 Piedmont
City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.
| Population | 4,470 |
| Coordinates | 33.9245500, -85.6113500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Piedmont (-85.61135, 33.92455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.20 | $62.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.09 | $70.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.11 | $76.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
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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