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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Azan Street
63 m · 13 sec · East Azan Street
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Turn right onto Doctor Martin L. King Junior Drive
1393 ft · 38 sec · Doctor Martin L. King Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
937 ft · 31 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn left onto Rebel Road
1678 ft · 32 sec · Rebel Road
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Take the ramp straight
599 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on North Water Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Water Street
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Turn right onto Government Street
1030 ft · 27 sec · Government Street
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Continue on Government Street
708 ft · 25 sec · Government Street
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Continue on Bankhead Tunnel
3271 ft · 1 min · Bankhead Tunnel
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Take the ramp straight
60 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
2081 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jubilee Parkway
157.6 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Jubilee Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City
1744 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue
14.5 mi · 20 min · Glenwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
122 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street
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Turn right 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 Prichard and Dothan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Prichard
City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 21,294 |
| Coordinates | 30.7388000, -88.0788900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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