How far is Mountain Brook, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Mountain Brook, AL to Dothan, AL is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
300.27 mi
04h 51m
Flight
251.08 mi
404.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.08 mi
Kilometers
404.07 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.27 mi
Kilometers
483.24 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Brook
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Brook
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
Thorsby
AL

Town in Alabama, USA

From Mountain Brook
148.1 mi
02h 25m
To Dothan
152.2 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Brook and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on Shades Crest Road Southeast

    2549 ft · 2 min · Shades Crest Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kennamer Drive Southeast

    44 m · 12 sec · Kennamer Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hermitage Avenue Southeast

    2118 ft · 2 min · Hermitage Avenue Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Owens Drive Southeast

    774 ft · 27 sec · Owens Drive Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McClung Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · McClung Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto California Street Southeast

    2719 ft · 56 sec · California Street Southeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

    823 ft · 24 sec · Andrew Jackson Way Northeast

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pratt Avenue Northeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pratt Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Street Northwest

    78 m · 7 sec · Washington Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1582 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  19. 19

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 32%
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 31%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 25%
Washington Street Northwest
19.3 mi · 6%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
251.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorsby
02h 25m from Mountain Brook
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Brook and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Brook to Dothan?

The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Thorsby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Mountain Brook and 152.2 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.14 one way or $80.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Brook and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Thorsby

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

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

BUS

Brent, AL

43 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

64 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
RAIL

Birmingham

67 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Brook and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 251.08 mi (404.07 km).

Mountain Brook

#1 Mountain Brook

City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama

Population20,034
Coordinates34.7250900, -86.5477700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Shades Crest Road Southeast (-86.54777, 34.725064)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.11 L · about $40.14
Round trip
$80.28
21.2 gal · 80.22 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.14 $80.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.15 $90.29
Premium $4.63 $49.03 $98.05
Diesel $5.42 $57.40 $114.80

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 Mountain Brook and Dothan. The current time is 20:20:38.

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.