How far is Owens Cross Roads, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Owens Cross Roads, AL to Dothan, AL is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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
290.58 mi
05h 04m
Flight
240.61 mi
387.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.61 mi
Kilometers
387.22 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.58 mi
Kilometers
467.64 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Tue, May 12, 10:19 PM CDT
Return by in Owens Cross Roads
Wed, May 13, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owens Cross Roads
2026-05-12T17:15
Arrive Dothan
Tue, May 12, 10:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owens Cross Roads
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
Rockford
AL

Town in Alabama, United States of America

From Owens Cross Roads
140.5 mi
02h 32m
To Dothan
150.1 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Owens Cross Roads and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Owens Cross Roads and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hwy 431

    10 m · 3 sec · Old Hwy 431

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wilson Mann Road

    2259 ft · 1 min · Wilson Mann Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    46.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Owens Cross Roads 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 33%
Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 19%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 8%
Rockford Highway
1.19 mi
North Saint Andrews Street
0.47 mi
Wilson Mann Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Broadway Avenue

Continue on Broadway Avenue

54.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
240.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockford
02h 32m from Owens Cross Roads
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Owens Cross Roads and 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 Owens Cross Roads to Dothan?

The road trip is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from Owens Cross Roads and 150.1 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.82 one way or $77.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Owens Cross Roads and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Rockford

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

63 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

88 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owens Cross Roads and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 240.61 mi (387.22 km).

Owens Cross Roads

#1 Owens Cross Roads

City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America

Population2,233
Coordinates34.5881500, -86.4588800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Hwy 431 (-86.458928, 34.58815)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.81 L · about $38.82
Round trip
$77.63
20.5 gal · 77.62 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.82 $77.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.65 $87.31
Premium $4.63 $47.41 $94.81
Diesel $5.42 $55.50 $111.01

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Owens Cross Roads and Dothan. The current time is 17:15:08.

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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.