How far is Marbury, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Marbury, AL to Dothan, AL is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
135.76 mi
02h 30m
Flight
120.17 mi
193.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.17 mi
Kilometers
193.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.76 mi
Kilometers
218.49 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Oct 15, 7:58 PM CDT
Return by in Marbury
Thu, Oct 15, 10:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marbury
2026-10-15T17:27
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Oct 15, 7:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marbury
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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Marbury
66.5 mi
01h 15m
To Dothan
69.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hunter Loop Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Hunter Loop Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Autauga County 20

    106 m · 21 sec · Autauga County 20

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    935 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marbury 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 71%
Autauga County 20
15.1 mi · 11%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 15m from Marbury
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marbury and Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Marbury and 69.2 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marbury and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 120.17 mi (193.39 km).

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#1 Marbury

Marbury is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7012400, -86.4710900
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Hunter Loop Road (-86.471357, 32.701202)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.13 L · about $18.94
Round trip
$37.88
9.58 gal · 36.26 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.94 $37.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.21 $42.43
Premium $4.84 $23.16 $46.32
Diesel $5.93 $28.42 $56.85

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Marbury and Dothan. The current time is 17:27:55.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.