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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.76 mi
03h 39m
Flight
147.63 mi
237.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.63 mi
Kilometers
237.58 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.76 mi
Kilometers
287.69 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 PM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-23T08:51
Arrive Silverhill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:42 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Florala
AL

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

From Dothan
89.4 mi
01h 49m
To Silverhill
89.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    34 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Oates Street

    17.3 mi · 21 min · South Oates Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    122 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2486 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate

    841 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Nine Mile Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Nine Mile Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mobile Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Mobile Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Old Spanish Trail

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    974 ft · 27 sec · Milwaukee Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Palmer Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Palmer Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Silverhill Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Silverhill Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
114 mi · 64%
Old Spanish Trail
17.4 mi · 10%
South Oates Street
17.4 mi · 10%
West Nine Mile Road
4.58 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.04 mi · 2%
Mobile Highway
2.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
147.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florala
01h 49m from Dothan
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Silverhill

Town in Alabama, USA

Population1,285
Coordinates30.5454700, -87.7516600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Silverhill (-87.75166, 30.54547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.88 L · about $23.90
Round trip
$47.79
12.62 gal · 47.76 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Silverhill. The current time is 08:51:47.

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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.