How far is Jemison, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Jemison, AL to Dothan, AL is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.26 mi
02h 47m
Flight
143.87 mi
231.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.87 mi
Kilometers
231.53 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.26 mi
Kilometers
257.92 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Jemison
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jemison
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jemison
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Matthews
AL

Town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA

From Jemison
76.9 mi
01h 23m
To Dothan
83.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    768 ft · 21 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    15.1 mi · 23 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    973 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jemison 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 60%
Church Street
34.2 mi · 21%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 2%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Carter Hill Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
143.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matthews
01h 23m from Jemison
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jemison 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 Jemison to Dothan?

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Jemison and 83.4 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Matthews

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

31 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

97 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jemison and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 143.87 mi (231.53 km).

Jemison

#1 Jemison

Town

Population2,693
Coordinates32.9598500, -86.7466500
Altitude219
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 (-86.746643, 32.959842)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.43
Round trip
$42.87
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.43 $42.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.11 $48.21
Premium $4.63 $26.18 $52.36
Diesel $5.42 $30.65 $61.30

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 Jemison and Dothan. The current time is 21:46:12.

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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.