How far is Dothan, AL from Smiths Station, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Smiths Station, AL is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.42 mi
02h 14m
Flight
92.59 mi
149.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.59 mi
Kilometers
149.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.42 mi
Kilometers
169.66 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smiths Station
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-23T00:10
Arrive Smiths Station
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dothan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Dothan
52.8 mi
01h 07m
To Smiths Station
52.6 mi
01h 07m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Smiths Station.

  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 right to continue on Reeves Street

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Reeves Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1403 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

    42.5 mi · 52 min · North Eufaula Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 298

    1870 ft · 53 sec · County Road 298

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 243

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reeves Street
50.2 mi · 48%
North Eufaula Avenue
42.5 mi · 40%
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway South
11.3 mi · 11%
North Oates Street
0.57 mi · 1%
County Road 298
0.35 mi
North Saint Andrews Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eufaula Avenue

Continue on North Eufaula Avenue

42.5 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
01h 07m from Dothan
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Smiths Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Smiths Station?

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Dothan and 52.6 miles from Smiths Station.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.09 one way or $28.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dothan and Sunny near Smiths Station.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Smiths Station. Straight-line distance: 92.59 mi (149.01 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Smiths Station

#2 Smiths Station

Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States

Population5,804
Coordinates32.5401400, -85.0985500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Smiths Station (-85.09855, 32.54014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $14.09
Round trip
$28.18
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.09 $28.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.84 $31.69
Premium $4.63 $17.21 $34.41
Diesel $5.42 $20.14 $40.29

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 Smiths Station. The current time is 00:10:22.

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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.