How far is Livingston, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Livingston, AL to Dothan, AL is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.4 mi
04h 09m
Flight
189.08 mi
304.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.08 mi
Kilometers
304.29 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.4 mi
Kilometers
348.27 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Wed, May 27, 7:12 PM CDT
Return by in Livingston
Wed, May 27, 11:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-27T15:03
Arrive Dothan
Wed, May 27, 7:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Lowndesboro
AL

Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America

From Livingston
113 mi
02h 04m
To Dothan
103.5 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    12.2 mi · 17 min · North Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    611 ft · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    55 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston and Dothan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 45%
Edmund Pettus Bridge
45.6 mi · 21%
North Street
12.4 mi · 6%
South Boulevard
5.42 mi · 3%
Broad Street
1.8 mi · 1%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

63.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
189.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowndesboro
02h 04m from Livingston
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Livingston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.4 miles (348.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Lowndesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Livingston and 103.5 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.93 one way or $57.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Livingston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Lowndesboro

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

27 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

41 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

70 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

77 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 189.08 mi (304.29 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

City in Alabama

Population3,135
Coordinates32.5843000, -88.1872500
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-88.187086, 32.584525)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.91 L · about $28.93
Round trip
$57.87
15.28 gal · 57.82 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.93 $57.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.54 $65.08
Premium $4.63 $35.34 $70.67
Diesel $5.42 $41.37 $82.74

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Dothan. The current time is 15:03:43.

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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.