How far is Dothan, AL from Triana, AL?

The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Triana, AL is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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
289.14 mi
05h 48m
Flight
245.06 mi
394.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.06 mi
Kilometers
394.39 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.14 mi
Kilometers
465.33 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Triana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Triana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 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
Clanton
AL

City in Chilton County, Alabama, United States

From Dothan
144.8 mi
02h 54m
To Triana
144.3 mi
02h 54m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    20.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2262 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2531 ft · 56 sec

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    Continue straight

    2938 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    859 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

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    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 43 min

  20. 20

    Continue on McGehee Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ann Street South

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville

    2761 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison Boulevard, Wall-Triana Highway

    1397 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Triana

    545 ft · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Wall Triana Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Wall Triana Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Wall Triana Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wall Triana Highway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Beadle Lane

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beadle Lane

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Zierdt Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Zierdt Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Record Street

    1147 ft · 55 sec · Record Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    584 ft · 26 sec · 9th Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Stone Street

    646 ft · 22 sec · Stone Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stone Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
168 mi · 58%
Montgomery Highway
96.2 mi · 33%
I 565 East
9.28 mi · 3%
Wall Triana Highway
4.53 mi · 2%
Ann Street South
2.79 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 04m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clanton
02h 54m from Dothan
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dothan and Sunny near Triana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Clanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Dothan and 144.3 miles from Triana.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.63 one way or $77.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clanton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clanton, 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 Clanton.

BUS

Brent, AL

52 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

60 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

64 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Marion, AL

68 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Triana. Straight-line distance: 245.06 mi (394.39 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
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#2 Triana

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,327
Coordinates34.5862000, -86.7333300
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Triana (-86.73333, 34.5862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.62 L · about $38.63
Round trip
$77.25
20.4 gal · 77.24 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.63 $77.25
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.44 $86.88
Premium $4.63 $47.18 $94.35
Diesel $5.42 $55.23 $110.47

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 Triana. The current time is 06:36:18.

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.