How far is Gordo, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Gordo, AL to Dothan, AL is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.44 mi
04h 11m
Flight
206.21 mi
331.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.21 mi
Kilometers
331.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.44 mi
Kilometers
369.24 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 16, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Gordo
Thu, Apr 16, 11:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordo
2026-04-16T03:24
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 16, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Prattville
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Gordo
113.8 mi
02h 05m
To Dothan
115.6 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue East

    35 m · 10 sec · 1st Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1319 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.5 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    985 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East

    1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

    86.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · McFarland Boulevard East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Birmingham Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 42%
McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 38%
West Boulevard
10.1 mi · 4%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
3.88 mi · 2%
Birmingham Highway
3.71 mi · 2%
South Memorial Drive
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McFarland Boulevard East

Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East

86.8 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
02h 05m from Gordo
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gordo 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 Gordo to Dothan?

The road trip is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Gordo and 115.6 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.67 one way or $61.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gordo and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Prattville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

20 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

53 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

82 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

86 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordo and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 206.21 mi (331.87 km).

Gordo

#1 Gordo

Town in Pickens County, Alabama

Population1,594
Coordinates33.3201200, -87.9028000
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue East (-87.902795, 33.319975)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.65 L · about $30.67
Round trip
$61.35
16.2 gal · 61.3 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.67 $61.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.50 $69.00
Premium $4.63 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.42 $43.86 $87.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gordo and Dothan. The current time is 03:24:45.

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.