How far is Hanceville, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Hanceville, AL to Dothan, AL is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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
239.27 mi
04h 00m
Flight
211.78 mi
340.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.78 mi
Kilometers
340.82 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.27 mi
Kilometers
385.06 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Hanceville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanceville
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanceville
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 Hanceville
117.6 mi
02h 00m
To Dothan
121.7 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Avenue

    89 m · 14 sec · Church Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commercial Street Southeast

    157 m · 22 sec · Commercial Street Southeast

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    14.8 mi · 22 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  17. 17

    Continue on 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 Hanceville and Dothan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 40%
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 39%
Main Street
36 mi · 15%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prattville
02h 00m from Hanceville
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hanceville and Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 117.6 miles from Hanceville and 121.7 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.96 one way or $63.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanceville and 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 Hanceville and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 211.78 mi (340.82 km).

Hanceville

#1 Hanceville

City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

Population3,533
Coordinates34.0606500, -86.7675000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-86.76745, 34.060677)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.96 L · about $31.96
Round trip
$63.92
16.88 gal · 63.92 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.96 $63.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.95 $71.89
Premium $4.63 $39.04 $78.07
Diesel $5.42 $45.70 $91.41

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 Hanceville and Dothan. The current time is 00:57:25.

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.