How far is Lineville, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Lineville, AL to Dothan, AL is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lineville and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lineville and Dothan.
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Start on Cheaha Road
10 m · 3 sec · Cheaha Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
960 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 9
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 9
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Continue on 1st Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on State Route 9
782 ft · 15 sec · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
8.2 mi · 12 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Shady Grove Road
8 mi · 12 min · Shady Grove Road
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Continue on Ashland Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · Ashland Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 9
20.7 mi · 31 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Central Plank Road
14.1 mi · 21 min · Central Plank Road
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Continue on Old Central Plank Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Central Plank Road
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Continue on Central Plank Road
2321 ft · 39 sec · Central Plank Road
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Turn left
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left 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 Lineville and Dothan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lineville to Dothan?
The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Lineville and 95.6 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lineville and Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Road
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 Pike Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lineville and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 145.79 mi (234.62 km).
#1 Lineville
City in Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,221 |
| Coordinates | 33.3106700, -85.7544100 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.84 | $49.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
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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