How far is Reform, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Reform, AL to Dothan, AL is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reform and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reform and Dothan.
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Start on 1st Street South
26 m · 6 sec · 1st Street South
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
22.5 mi · 29 min · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on McFarland Boulevard
5.1 mi · 7 min · McFarland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
111 m · 12 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
985 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Skyland Boulevard East
1515 ft · 33 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
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Turn slight right
68 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Montgomery Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Montgomery Highway
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Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · McFarland Boulevard East
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Turn right onto South Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Continue on Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway
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Turn right onto West Boulevard
10.1 mi · 15 min · West Boulevard
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Turn right 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 Reform 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.
McFarland Boulevard East
Turn right onto McFarland Boulevard East
86.8 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Reform and Sunny near Dothan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reform to Dothan?
The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Prattville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Reform and 119.5 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 $31.70 one way or $63.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Reform and Sunny near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Prattville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prattville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reform and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 213.7 mi (343.91 km).
#1 Reform
City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,546 |
| Coordinates | 33.3784500, -88.0153000 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| 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: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.70 | $63.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.71 | $77.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.32 | $90.65 |
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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