How far is Grayson Valley, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Grayson Valley, AL to Dothan, AL is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grayson Valley and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayson Valley and Dothan.
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Start on Grayson Valley Drive
1385 ft · 43 sec · Grayson Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Chalkville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chalkville Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Gadsden Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gadsden Highway
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Turn left
1747 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
16.5 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Street
133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
38.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto West Powell Street
703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left 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 Grayson Valley and Dothan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grayson Valley and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grayson Valley to Dothan?
The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Grayson Valley and 106.4 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grayson Valley and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomery.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grayson Valley and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 182.69 mi (294.01 km).
#1 Grayson Valley
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 33.6481600, -86.6394300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.56 | $63.12 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.27 | $68.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.13 | $80.25 |
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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