How far is New Brockton, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from New Brockton, AL to Dothan, AL is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
36.77 mi
00h 45m
Flight
33.73 mi
54.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.73 mi
Kilometers
54.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.77 mi
Kilometers
59.17 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in New Brockton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brockton
2026-04-18T22:41
Arrive Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brockton
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
Daleville
AL

City in Alabama

From New Brockton
18.3 mi
00h 22m
To Dothan
18.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brockton and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on Mc Kinnon Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mc Kinnon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    3050 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brockton 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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Park Avenue
29.1 mi · 79%
Mc Kinnon Street
1.09 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 2%
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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Daleville
00h 22m from New Brockton
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Brockton 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 New Brockton to Dothan?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Daleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from New Brockton and 18.5 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.92 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Brockton and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brockton and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 33.73 mi (54.29 km).

New Brockton

#1 New Brockton

Town

Population1,286
Coordinates31.3857200, -85.9293900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Mc Kinnon Street (-85.929295, 31.385805)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $4.92
Round trip
$9.85
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.92 $9.85
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.54 $11.07
Premium $4.63 $6.01 $12.03
Diesel $5.42 $7.04 $14.08

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 New Brockton and Dothan. The current time is 22:41:24.

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.