How far is Holt, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Holt, AL to Dothan, AL is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The capital of Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holt and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holt and Dothan.
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Start on 40th Avenue Northeast
26 m · 11 sec · 40th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 17th Street Northeast
126 m · 23 sec · 17th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 39th Avenue Northeast
51 m · 9 sec · 39th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Jack Warner Parkway Northeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Jack Warner Parkway Northeast
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Turn left
1206 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto McFarland Boulevard East
91.8 mi · 1 hr 59 min · McFarland Boulevard East
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Turn right onto South Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway
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Turn right onto West Boulevard
10.1 mi · 15 min · West Boulevard
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Turn right onto 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 Holt 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.
McFarland Boulevard East
Merge slight left onto McFarland Boulevard East
91.8 mi · 01h 59m
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 Holt and Mostly Sunny near Dothan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holt to Dothan?
The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 104.2 miles from Holt and 104.5 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.03 one way or $54.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holt and Mostly Sunny 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 Holt and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 185.14 mi (297.95 km).
#1 Holt
Holt is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.2340100, -87.4844500 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $3.67 | $27.03 | $54.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $30.61 | $61.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.56 | $67.13 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
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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