How far is Dothan, AL from Silverhill, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Silverhill, AL is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Covington County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Silverhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Silverhill.
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Start on East Main Street
34 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto South Oates Street
17.3 mi · 21 min · South Oates Street
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Continue straight
122 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
14.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola
2486 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
113.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate
841 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto West Nine Mile Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Nine Mile Road
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Continue on Mobile Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Mobile Highway
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
17.4 mi · 24 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn left onto Milwaukee Street
974 ft · 27 sec · Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto Palmer Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Palmer Street
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Turn right onto Silverhill Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Silverhill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silverhill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Silverhill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 02m
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 Mostly Sunny near Silverhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Silverhill?
The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Florala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Dothan and 89.4 miles from Silverhill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Silverhill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Silverhill. Straight-line distance: 147.63 mi (237.58 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 Silverhill
Town in Alabama, USA
| Population | 1,285 |
| Coordinates | 30.5454700, -87.7516600 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silverhill (-87.75166, 30.54547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.90 | $47.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.87 | $53.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.18 | $58.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.17 | $68.34 |
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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