How far is Fort Deposit, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Fort Deposit, AL to Dothan, AL is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 04m.
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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 Fort Deposit and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Deposit and Dothan.
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Start on Pollard Street
1028 ft · 47 sec · Pollard Street
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Fort Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 185
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 185
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Take the ramp right
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate 65
10.9 mi · 12 min · Interstate 65
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Take the exit slight right toward 185: Greenville
1131 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Fort Dale Road
1155 ft · 32 sec · Fort Dale Road
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Turn left onto Greenville Bypass
2.6 mi · 5 min · Greenville Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Commerce Street
2034 ft · 34 sec · East Commerce Street
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Continue on Luverne Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Luverne Highway
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Continue on Greenville Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · Greenville Highway
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Continue on Lee Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Lee Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montgomery Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue on West 3rd Street
2922 ft · 53 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on Brantley Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Brantley Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Elba Highway
12.9 mi · 23 min · Elba Highway
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Continue on Claxton Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Claxton Avenue
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Turn left onto By Pass Street
16.7 mi · 20 min · By Pass Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
3050 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on East Park Avenue
7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue straight
21.1 mi · 30 min
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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 Fort Deposit and Dothan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Park Avenue
Continue straight
21.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Deposit and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Dothan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Deposit to Dothan?
The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Brantley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Fort Deposit and 44.5 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Deposit and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Brantley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Deposit and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 87.5 mi (140.81 km).
#1 Fort Deposit
Town
| Population | 1,145 |
| Coordinates | 31.9845900, -86.5785900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.20 | $30.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
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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