How far is Piedmont, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Piedmont, AL to Dothan, AL is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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City in Alabama, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piedmont and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont and Dothan.
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Start on Center Avenue North
18 m · 4 sec · Center Avenue North
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
709 ft · 35 sec · Southern Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 9
13.5 mi · 18 min · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Choccolocco Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Choccolocco Road
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Turn left onto Erickton Drive
111 m · 20 sec · Erickton Drive
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Turn right onto Old Choccolocco Road
3084 ft · 59 sec · Old Choccolocco Road
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Continue on DeArmanville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
43 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp left
726 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Leon Smith Parkway
121 m · 8 sec · Leon Smith Parkway
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Take the exit right toward I 20 West: Birmingham
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston
942 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Quintard Drive
1648 ft · 37 sec · Quintard Drive
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Continue straight
120 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
97.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
38.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto West Powell Street
703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left 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 Piedmont 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.
Quintard Drive
Continue straight
97.8 mi · 01h 55m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piedmont to Dothan?
The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Wetumpka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Piedmont and 115.5 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Piedmont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Wetumpka
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 187.08 mi (301.08 km).
#1 Piedmont
City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.
| Population | 4,470 |
| Coordinates | 33.9245500, -85.6113500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $31.05 | $62.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.92 | $69.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.93 | $75.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.40 | $88.81 |
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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