How far is Pleasant Grove, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Pleasant Grove, AL to Dothan, AL is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.41 mi
02h 54m
Flight
143.29 mi
230.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.29 mi
Kilometers
230.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.41 mi
Kilometers
264.59 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 12:40 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Grove
2026-04-18T09:46
Arrive Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 12:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Matthews
AL

Town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA

From Pleasant Grove
77.4 mi
01h 27m
To Dothan
87.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Grove and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 50

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road 50

  3. 3

    Continue on Franklin Street West

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Franklin Street West

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Concordia Street

    1515 ft · 44 sec · Concordia Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    973 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Grove and Dothan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 59%
Concordia Street
34.3 mi · 21%
County Road 50
3.03 mi · 2%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 2%
Franklin Street West
1.5 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
143.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matthews
01h 27m from Pleasant Grove
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove to Dothan?

The road trip is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Pleasant Grove and 87.1 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.96 one way or $43.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pleasant Grove and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Matthews

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

31 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

97 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Grove and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 143.29 mi (230.6 km).

Pleasant Grove

#1 Pleasant Grove

City in western Jefferson County, Alabama

Population9,578
Coordinates32.9217900, -86.7947100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.794741, 32.921796)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.96 L · about $21.96
Round trip
$43.93
11.6 gal · 43.92 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.96 $43.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.70 $49.40
Premium $4.63 $26.83 $53.65
Diesel $5.42 $31.41 $62.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Grove and Dothan. The current time is 09:46:22.

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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.