How far is Orange Beach, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Orange Beach, AL to Dothan, AL is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Covington County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange Beach and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange Beach and Dothan.
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Start on Bay Circle
789 ft · 36 sec · Bay Circle
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Road
1121 ft · 19 sec · Canal Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Canal Road
38 m · 3 sec · Canal Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Canal Road
1403 ft · 31 sec · Canal Road
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Turn left onto Orange Beach Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Orange Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Orange Beach Boulevard
31 m · 4 sec · Orange Beach Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Perdido Beach Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · Perdido Beach Boulevard
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Continue on Perdido Key Drive
5.6 mi · 9 min · Perdido Key Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Perdido Key Drive
25 m · 2 sec · Perdido Key Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Perdido Key Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Perdido Key Drive
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Continue on Sorrento Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Sorrento Road
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Turn left onto South Blue Angel Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Blue Angel Parkway
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Continue on North Blue Angel Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Blue Angel Parkway
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Turn right onto Lillian Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lillian Highway
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Turn left onto West Fairfield Drive
5.7 mi · 11 min · West Fairfield Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on West Fairfield Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · West Fairfield Drive
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Turn right onto North Davis Highway
597 ft · 12 sec · North Davis Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 110 North
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
106.3 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue
14.5 mi · 20 min · Glenwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
122 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange Beach and Dothan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach to Dothan?
The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Florala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Orange Beach and 99.5 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Orange Beach and Partly Sunny near Dothan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange Beach and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 144.63 mi (232.76 km).
#1 Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 6,343 |
| Coordinates | 30.2943700, -87.5735900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dothan
The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.
| Population | 69,414 |
| Coordinates | 31.2232300, -85.3904900 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $25.26 | $50.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.85 | $61.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
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
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