How far is Harvest, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Harvest, AL to Dothan, AL is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263 miles (423.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
298.4 mi
04h 58m
Flight
263.04 mi
423.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.04 mi
Kilometers
423.33 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.4 mi
Kilometers
480.23 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM CDT
Return by in Harvest
Wed, May 13, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harvest
2026-05-12T17:07
Arrive Dothan
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harvest
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
Thorsby
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Harvest
147.6 mi
02h 29m
To Dothan
150.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Railroad Bed Road

    26 m · 7 sec · Old Railroad Bed Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alternate Harvest Road

    605 ft · 17 sec · Alternate Harvest Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wall Triana Highway

    10.2 mi · 19 min · Wall Triana Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wall Triana Highway

    138 m · 11 sec · Wall Triana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward 565: Decatur

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  11. 11

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

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harvest 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 32%
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 31%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 25%
Wall Triana Highway
10.3 mi · 3%
565
8.88 mi · 3%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
263 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorsby
02h 29m from Harvest
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harvest and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Thorsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Harvest and 150.7 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 263 miles (423.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.88 one way or $79.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harvest and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Thorsby

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

43 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

64 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harvest and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 263.04 mi (423.33 km).

Harvest

#1 Harvest

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States

Population5,281
Coordinates34.8556400, -86.7508300
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Railroad Bed Road (-86.75092, 34.855666)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.86 L · about $39.88
Round trip
$79.75
21.06 gal · 79.72 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.88 $79.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.85 $89.69
Premium $4.63 $48.70 $97.40
Diesel $5.42 $57.02 $114.04

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Harvest and Dothan. The current time is 17:07:06.

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.