How far is Dothan, AL from Tuskegee, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Tuskegee, AL is about 101.9 miles (164 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Pike County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Tuskegee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Tuskegee.
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Start on East Main Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
1658 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
703 ft · 23 sec · East Burdeshaw Street
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Turn right onto North Oates Street
3032 ft · 1 min · North Oates Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi · 12 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue straight
2980 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
16 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
28 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard South
20.6 mi · 31 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard South
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Martin Luther King Highway
51 m · 11 sec · East Martin Luther King Highway
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Turn left onto Eastside Street
109 m · 12 sec · Eastside Street
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Turn left onto East Northside Street
51 m · 3 sec · East Northside Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · East Northside Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Tuskegee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
28 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dothan and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Tuskegee?
The road trip is about 101.9 miles (164 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Dothan and 50.9 miles from Tuskegee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dothan and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.
Stop Ideas Near Banks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Banks.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Tuskegee. Straight-line distance: 84.83 mi (136.52 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 Tuskegee
City in Macon County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,026 |
| Coordinates | 32.4241500, -85.6909600 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee (-85.69096, 32.42415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
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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