How far is Good Hope, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Good Hope, AL to Dothan, AL is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
128.42 mi
02h 22m
Flight
100.19 mi
161.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.19 mi
Kilometers
161.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.42 mi
Kilometers
206.67 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Good Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Good Hope
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Good Hope
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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Good Hope
63.4 mi
01h 11m
To Dothan
65 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Good Hope and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on Tallassee Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · Tallassee Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 75%
Tallassee Highway
11 mi · 9%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.47 mi
West Powell Street
0.13 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 47m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 11m from Good Hope
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Good Hope 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 Good Hope to Dothan?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Good Hope and 65 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Good Hope and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Good Hope and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 100.19 mi (161.24 km).

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#1 Good Hope

Alabama

Population2,393
Coordinates32.5734700, -86.0133000
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallassee Highway (-86.013568, 32.57378)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.31
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.16 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.29 $38.59
Premium $4.63 $20.95 $41.90
Diesel $5.42 $24.53 $49.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Good Hope and Dothan. The current time is 22:36:19.

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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.