How far is Fairhope, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Fairhope, AL to Dothan, AL is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairhope and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhope and Dothan.
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Start on Fairhope Avenue
33 m · 11 sec · Fairhope Avenue
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Turn left onto North Section Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Section Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Homestead Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Homestead Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Homestead Avenue
2221 ft · 56 sec · Homestead Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 104
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 104
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Turn left onto AL 181
7.9 mi · 11 min · AL 181
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Continue straight
144 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1125 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
146.6 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue
14.5 mi · 20 min · Glenwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
122 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairhope and Dothan.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
AL 181
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fairhope and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dothan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairhope to Dothan?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Fairhope and 106.4 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fairhope and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dothan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairhope and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 156.67 mi (252.14 km).
#1 Fairhope
City in Baldwin County, Alabama U.
| Population | 23,584 |
| Coordinates | 30.5229700, -87.9033300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dothan
The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.
| Population | 69,414 |
| Coordinates | 31.2232300, -85.3904900 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.75 | $61.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.39 | $66.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.10 | $78.19 |
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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