How far is Loxley, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Loxley, AL to Dothan, AL is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
176.39 mi
02h 54m
Flight
146.14 mi
235.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.14 mi
Kilometers
235.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.39 mi
Kilometers
283.87 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Tue, May 26, 4:35 PM CDT
Return by in Loxley
Tue, May 26, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loxley
2026-05-26T13:41
Arrive Dothan
Tue, May 26, 4:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loxley
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
Florala
AL

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

From Loxley
90.5 mi
01h 27m
To Dothan
85.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hickory Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    141.3 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City

    1744 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Glenwood Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    122 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South Saint Andrews Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loxley 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Street
144 mi · 81%
Glenwood Avenue
31.8 mi · 18%
Main Street
3.23 mi · 2%
South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 1%
FL 77
0.33 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Hickory Street

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 32m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florala
01h 27m from Loxley
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Loxley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Florala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Loxley and 85.9 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Loxley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loxley and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 146.14 mi (235.19 km).

Loxley

#1 Loxley

Town

Population3,329
Coordinates30.6182500, -87.7530500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Street (-87.752992, 30.61825)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.56 L · about $23.56
Round trip
$47.11
12.44 gal · 47.12 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.56 $47.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.49 $52.98
Premium $4.63 $28.77 $57.54
Diesel $5.42 $33.68 $67.36

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Loxley and Dothan. The current time is 13:41:10.

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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.