How far is Dothan, AL from Red Bay, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Red Bay, AL is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Red Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Red Bay.
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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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5.1 mi · 7 min
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2.1 mi · 3 min
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1.2 km · 1 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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36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
92.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 74 East: Weston, Hamilton
1362 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
596 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Alabama Highway 19
22.2 mi · 30 min · Alabama Highway 19
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Continue on 11th Street East
2.1 mi · 4 min · 11th Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Avenue South
1983 ft · 45 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
33 m · 5 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Red Bay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
92.5 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Red Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Red Bay?
The road trip is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Dothan and 155.1 miles from Red Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.47 one way or $82.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dothan and Sunny near Red Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
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 Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Red Bay. Straight-line distance: 273.63 mi (440.37 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 Red Bay
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,108 |
| Coordinates | 34.4398200, -88.1408700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bay (-88.14087, 34.43982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.47 | $82.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.64 | $93.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.64 | $101.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.29 | $118.59 |
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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