How far is Opelika, AL from Dothan, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Opelika and Dothan is 98.27 miles (158.14 km).

Flight distance from Opelika, AL to Dothan, AL is 98.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Opelika to Dothan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Opelika, Alabama to Dothan, Alabama is: 112.02 miles (180.28 km) by car.

Driving from Opelika to Dothan will take approximately 02 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Opelika

City in Alabama

Population 31135
GPS Coordinates 32°38'43"N 85°22'42"W
Latitude 32.6454100
Longitude -85.3782800
Altitude 246
Country United States
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#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama. It is located on the Dothan River in southeastern Alabama. Dothan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wiregrass Museum of Art and the Dothan Opera House.

Population 69414
GPS Coordinates 31°13'24"N 85°23'26"W
Latitude 31.2232300
Longitude -85.3904900
Altitude 98
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Opelika and Dothan

The distance between Opelika and Dothan is 180 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 00 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Opelika and Dothan. The current time is 04:54:51.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.96 liters (3.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Opelika and Dothan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Opelika to Dothan is $12.17 (diesel $16.47).

Alabama gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.08 $3.48 $3.86 $4.17
Total $12.17 $13.77 $15.25 $16.47

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Opelika and Dothan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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