How far is Geneva, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Geneva, AL to Dothan, AL is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.91 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.93 mi
49.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.91 mi
Kilometers
54.58 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Geneva
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geneva
2026-04-22T23:44
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Geneva
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Slocomb
AL

City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

From Geneva
16.7 mi
00h 22m
To Dothan
17.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Town Avenue

    18 m · 7 sec · East Town Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Commerce Street

    3041 ft · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Maple Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Maple Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Maple Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mill Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Mill Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East White Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East White Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hartford Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Hartford Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fortner Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Fortner Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Lafayette Street

    2285 ft · 2 min · West Lafayette Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street

    1492 ft · 49 sec · South Saint Andrews Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Street
9.54 mi · 28%
Mill Street
8.13 mi · 24%
Hartford Highway
6.73 mi · 20%
East White Street
4.93 mi · 15%
East Maple Avenue
1.78 mi · 5%
Fortner Street
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maple Street

Continue on Maple Street

9.54 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slocomb
00h 22m from Geneva
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Geneva and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Slocomb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Geneva and 17.2 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Geneva and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geneva and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.77 km).

Geneva

#1 Geneva

Town in Alabama

Population4,262
Coordinates31.0329600, -85.8638200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: East Town Avenue (-85.863832, 31.032987)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.09
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.54 $9.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.11 $10.22
Premium $4.63 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.42 $6.50 $13.00

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 Geneva and Dothan. The current time is 23:44:43.

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.