How far is Prichard, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Prichard, AL to Dothan, AL is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
209.32 mi
03h 15m
Flight
162.72 mi
261.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.72 mi
Kilometers
261.88 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.32 mi
Kilometers
336.87 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Fri, Apr 24, 2:57 PM CDT
Return by in Prichard
Fri, Apr 24, 6:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prichard
2026-04-24T11:42
Arrive Dothan
Fri, Apr 24, 2:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prichard
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
Lockhart
AL

Town

From Prichard
100.2 mi
01h 37m
To Dothan
109.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prichard and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on East Azan Street

    63 m · 13 sec · East Azan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doctor Martin L. King Junior Drive

    1393 ft · 38 sec · Doctor Martin L. King Junior Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    937 ft · 31 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rebel Road

    1678 ft · 32 sec · Rebel Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    599 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Water Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Government Street

    1030 ft · 27 sec · Government Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Government Street

    708 ft · 25 sec · Government Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bankhead Tunnel

    3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    60 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

    157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Jubilee Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City

    1744 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Glenwood Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    122 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Saint Andrews Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prichard 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jubilee Parkway
158 mi · 75%
Glenwood Avenue
31.8 mi · 15%
Main Street
3.23 mi · 2%
Rebel Road
2.99 mi · 1%
South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 1%
Bankhead Tunnel
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jubilee Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway

158 mi · 02h 50m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 37m from Prichard
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Prichard and Mostly Clear near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prichard to Dothan?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Prichard and 109.1 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Prichard and Mostly Clear near Dothan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prichard and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 162.72 mi (261.88 km).

Prichard

#1 Prichard

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population21,294
Coordinates30.7388000, -88.0788900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: East Allenby Street (-88.078914, 30.739199)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.96 L · about $27.99
Round trip
$55.97
14.78 gal · 55.92 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.99 $55.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.47 $62.95
Premium $4.63 $34.18 $68.36
Diesel $5.42 $40.02 $80.03

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Prichard and Dothan. The current time is 11:42:00.

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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.