How far is Dothan, AL from Reform, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Reform, AL is about 235.5 miles (379 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.52 mi
05h 09m
Flight
213.7 mi
343.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.7 mi
Kilometers
343.91 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.52 mi
Kilometers
379.03 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reform
Sun, May 3, 11:46 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sun, May 3, 4:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-05-03T06:37
Arrive Reform
Sun, May 3, 11:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dothan
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prattville
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Dothan
117.8 mi
02h 34m
To Reform
117.7 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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    Continue straight

    16 mi · 21 min

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    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

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    2262 ft · 35 sec

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    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    2.1 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    2938 ft · 1 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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    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 15 min · South Boulevard

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left

    156 m · 8 sec

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    Continue straight

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left

    94 m · 11 sec

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    Continue on Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

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    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1650 ft · 42 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

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    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

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    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

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    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

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    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street

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    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

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    Turn left onto McFarland Boulevard

    27.6 mi · 36 min · McFarland Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 1st Street South

    26 m · 4 sec · 1st Street South

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
96.2 mi · 41%
Memorial Drive
88.6 mi · 38%
McFarland Boulevard
27.6 mi · 12%
South Boulevard
10.1 mi · 4%
Birmingham Highway
3.72 mi · 2%
Old Montgomery Highway
1.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Drive

Continue straight

86.6 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
213.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
02h 34m from Dothan
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Reform.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.5 miles (379 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.8 miles from Dothan and 117.7 miles from Reform.

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

The direct path is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.47 one way or $62.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Prattville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prattville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prattville.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

20 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

53 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Reform. Straight-line distance: 213.7 mi (343.91 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Reform

City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States

Population1,546
Coordinates33.3784500, -88.0153000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Reform (-88.0153, 33.37845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.46 L · about $31.47
Round trip
$62.94
16.62 gal · 62.92 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.47 $62.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.39 $70.78
Premium $4.63 $38.43 $76.87
Diesel $5.42 $45.00 $90.00

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Reform. The current time is 06:37:12.

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.