How far is Luverne, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Luverne, AL to Dothan, AL is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
72.92 mi
01h 25m
Flight
61.73 mi
99.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.73 mi
Kilometers
99.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.92 mi
Kilometers
117.36 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Return by in Luverne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luverne
2026-04-23T05:45
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luverne
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
New Brockton
AL

Town

From Luverne
36.3 mi
00h 42m
To Dothan
36.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Brantley Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Brantley Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elba Highway

    12.9 mi · 23 min · Elba Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Claxton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Claxton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto By Pass Street

    16.7 mi · 20 min · By Pass Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    3050 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Luverne 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Park Avenue
29.1 mi · 40%
By Pass Street
16.7 mi · 23%
Elba Highway
12.9 mi · 18%
Brantley Highway
5.99 mi · 8%
North Main Street
2.81 mi · 4%
Claxton Avenue
2.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Park Avenue

Continue straight

21.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Brockton
00h 42m from Luverne
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Luverne and Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

New Brockton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Luverne and 36.6 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Luverne and Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near New Brockton

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

111 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Luverne and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 61.73 mi (99.35 km).

Luverne

#1 Luverne

City in Alabama

Population2,703
Coordinates31.7165500, -86.2638500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Avenue (-86.263798, 31.716552)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.47
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.73 $19.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.63 $11.89 $23.77
Diesel $5.42 $13.92 $27.83

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 Luverne and Dothan. The current time is 05:45:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.