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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.89 mi
02h 26m
Flight
84.83 mi
136.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.83 mi
Kilometers
136.52 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.89 mi
Kilometers
163.97 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 3:53 PM CDT
Return by in Dothan
Sun, Apr 26, 6:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dothan
2026-04-26T13:26
Arrive Tuskegee
Sun, Apr 26, 3:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Banks
AL

Town in Pike County, Alabama, USA

From Dothan
51 mi
01h 13m
To Tuskegee
50.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

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.

  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

    18.8 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    28 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Boulevard South

    20.6 mi · 31 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard South

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Martin Luther King Highway

    51 m · 11 sec · East Martin Luther King Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Eastside Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Eastside Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Northside Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Northside Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montgomery Highway
42.5 mi · 42%
Martin Luther King Boulevard South
20.6 mi · 20%
South Main Street
1.55 mi · 2%
North Oates Street
0.57 mi · 1%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.31 mi
East Burdeshaw Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

28 mi · 00h 42m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Banks
01h 13m from Dothan
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

73 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Tuskegee. Straight-line distance: 84.83 mi (136.52 km).

Dothan

#1 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

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

#2 Tuskegee

City in Macon County, Alabama, United States

Population8,026
Coordinates32.4241500, -85.6909600
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)
End: Tuskegee (-85.69096, 32.42415)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.61 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.27
7.2 gal · 27.22 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dothan and Tuskegee. The current time is 13:26:42.

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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.