How far is Pennsylvania, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Pennsylvania, AL to Dothan, AL is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennsylvania and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsylvania and Dothan.
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Start on the route
942 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
2190 ft · 46 sec
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Take the ramp right
916 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
29.3 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
12.7 mi · 16 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on West Cummings Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Cummings Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1998 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · East Stewart Avenue
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Continue straight
30.5 mi · 36 min
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
3050 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on East Park Avenue
7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue straight
21.1 mi · 30 min
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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 Pennsylvania and Dothan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Merge slight left
73.1 mi · 01h 18m
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 Cloudy then Areas Of Fog leaving Pennsylvania and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Dothan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pennsylvania to Dothan?
The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Pennsylvania and 88.4 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog around Pennsylvania and Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McKenzie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 159.13 mi (256.09 km).
#1 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8732400, -88.0475000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.26 | $54.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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