How far is Midfield, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Midfield, AL to Dothan, AL is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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
199.73 mi
03h 25m
Flight
178.24 mi
286.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.24 mi
Kilometers
286.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.73 mi
Kilometers
321.43 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM CDT
Return by in Midfield
Sun, Apr 19, 10:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midfield
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive Dothan
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midfield
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
Montgomery
AL

The capital of Alabama.

From Midfield
97.9 mi
01h 42m
To Dothan
101.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on By Williams Sr Drive

    20 m · 8 sec · By Williams Sr Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodward Road

    1 km · 1 min · Woodward Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Brighton Road

    2566 ft · 51 sec · Brighton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cleburn Avenue Southwest

    1220 ft · 26 sec · Cleburn Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Alemeda Avenue Southwest

    1667 ft · 35 sec · Alemeda Avenue Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue Southwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Dennison Avenue Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dennison Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Green Springs Avenue Southwest

    2606 ft · 58 sec · Green Springs Avenue Southwest

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  11. 11

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midfield 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 48%
Green Springs Avenue Southwest
86.6 mi · 43%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue Southwest
1.56 mi · 1%
Dennison Avenue Southwest
1.49 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Green Springs Avenue Southwest

Merge slight left

85.9 mi · 01h 34m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
178.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 42m from Midfield
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Midfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Midfield and 101.8 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Midfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

5 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

68 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Camden, AL

101 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midfield and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 178.24 mi (286.85 km).

Midfield

#1 Midfield

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population4,955
Coordinates33.4615000, -86.9088800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: By Williams Sr Drive (-86.908835, 33.461542)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.68 L · about $26.70
Round trip
$53.40
14.1 gal · 53.36 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.70 $53.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.03 $60.05
Premium $4.63 $32.61 $65.21
Diesel $5.42 $38.18 $76.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Midfield and Dothan. The current time is 03:50:54.

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.