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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.31 mi
03h 11m
Flight
159.13 mi
256.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.13 mi
Kilometers
256.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.31 mi
Kilometers
291.79 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Wed, Apr 15, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Pennsylvania
Wed, Apr 15, 3:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsylvania
2026-04-14T20:56
Arrive Dothan
Wed, Apr 15, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsylvania
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
McKenzie
AL

Town

From Pennsylvania
92.9 mi
01h 35m
To Dothan
88.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
59°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    942 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2190 ft · 46 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    916 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Evergreen, Monroeville

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    12.7 mi · 16 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Cummings Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Cummings Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1998 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · East Stewart Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    30.5 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    3050 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Stewart Avenue
32.6 mi · 18%
East Park Avenue
29.1 mi · 16%
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
12.7 mi · 7%
US 84
3.45 mi · 2%
West Cummings Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKenzie
01h 35m from Pennsylvania
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Camden, AL

73 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

95 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

101 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

102 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsylvania and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 159.13 mi (256.09 km).

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#1 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.8732400, -88.0475000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.047459, 30.873204)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.22 L · about $24.24
Round trip
$48.47
12.8 gal · 48.44 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsylvania and Dothan. The current time is 20:56:32.

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.