How far is Hartford, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Hartford, AL to Dothan, AL is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
21.97 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.95 mi
32.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.95 mi
Kilometers
32.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.97 mi
Kilometers
35.36 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 AM CDT
Return by in Hartford
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-18T02:56
Arrive Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Malvern
AL

Town in Geneva County, Alabama, United States

From Hartford
10.7 mi
00h 14m
To Dothan
11.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
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 Hartford and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Avenue

    19 m · 9 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    8.1 mi · 12 min · East Mill Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East White Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East White Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hartford Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Hartford Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fortner Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Fortner Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lafayette Street

    2285 ft · 2 min · West Lafayette Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street

    1492 ft · 49 sec · South Saint Andrews Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Mill Street
8.09 mi · 37%
Hartford Highway
6.73 mi · 31%
East White Street
4.93 mi · 22%
Fortner Street
1.05 mi · 5%
West Lafayette Street
0.43 mi · 2%
South Saint Andrews Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Mill Street

Turn left onto East Mill Street

8.09 mi · 00h 12m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malvern
00h 14m from Hartford
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford 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 Hartford to Dothan?

The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Hartford and 11.2 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 19.95 mi (32.1 km).

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#1 Hartford

City in Alabama

Population2,591
Coordinates31.1024000, -85.6968800
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Avenue (-85.696833, 31.1024)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.93 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.83
1.54 gal · 5.86 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.92 $5.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.28 $6.56
Premium $4.63 $3.56 $7.12
Diesel $5.42 $4.17 $8.34

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford and Dothan. The current time is 02:56:40.

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.