How far is Oneonta, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Oneonta, AL to Dothan, AL is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
238.43 mi
04h 02m
Flight
198.53 mi
319.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.53 mi
Kilometers
319.51 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.43 mi
Kilometers
383.71 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Wed, Apr 29, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Oneonta
Wed, Apr 29, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oneonta
2026-04-29T05:33
Arrive Dothan
Wed, Apr 29, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oneonta
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
Deatsville
AL

Town of the United States

From Oneonta
122.1 mi
02h 01m
To Dothan
116.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
91°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street North

    16 m · 6 sec · 5th Street North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    55 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street South

    14 mi · 21 min · 6th Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery

    2436 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway

    17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  8. 8

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

    979 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 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 Oneonta 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 41%
I 65 South
79.1 mi · 33%
6th Street South
42.9 mi · 18%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 7%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 25m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
198.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deatsville
02h 01m from Oneonta
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oneonta and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Deatsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.1 miles from Oneonta and 116.3 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.85 one way or $63.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oneonta and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Deatsville

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

32 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

82 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

86 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oneonta and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 198.53 mi (319.51 km).

Oneonta

#1 Oneonta

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population6,601
Coordinates33.9481500, -86.4727600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street North (-86.472745, 33.948159)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.85 L · about $31.85
Round trip
$63.70
16.82 gal · 63.7 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.85 $63.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.82 $71.64
Premium $4.63 $38.90 $77.79
Diesel $5.42 $45.54 $91.08

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Oneonta and Dothan. The current time is 05:33:44.

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.