How far is Heflin, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Heflin, AL to Dothan, AL is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heflin and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heflin and Dothan.
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Start on Ross Street
3115 ft · 1 min · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Almon Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Almon Street
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Continue on State Route 9
7.9 mi · 11 min · State Route 9
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Turn left
17.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
57.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left onto Columbus Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus Parkway
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Turn right onto South Uniroyal Road
694 ft · 19 sec · South Uniroyal Road
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Continue on South Uniroyal Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Uniroyal Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.4 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
2909 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn right
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Continue on South Eufaula Avenue
13 mi · 18 min · South Eufaula Avenue
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
48 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
63 m · 6 sec · Montgomery Highway
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Continue on North Oates Street
2191 ft · 59 sec · North Oates Street
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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 Heflin and Dothan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Route 9
Continue straight
57.3 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Heflin 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 Heflin to Dothan?
The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Smiths Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.3 miles from Heflin and 115.1 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Heflin and Partly Sunny near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Smiths Station
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 Smiths Station.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heflin and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 167.99 mi (270.36 km).
#1 Heflin
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,408 |
| Coordinates | 33.6489900, -85.5874600 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.52 | $57.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.83 | $69.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.77 | $81.55 |
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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