How far is Smoke Rise, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Smoke Rise, AL to Dothan, AL is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
226.48 mi
03h 50m
Flight
202.3 mi
325.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.3 mi
Kilometers
325.57 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.48 mi
Kilometers
364.49 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM CDT
Return by in Smoke Rise
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smoke Rise
2026-04-18T06:58
Arrive Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smoke Rise
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Smoke Rise
110.7 mi
01h 55m
To Dothan
115.8 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Smoke Rise and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smoke Rise and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crosshill Lane

    1.5 km · 4 min · Crosshill Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Crosshill Trail

    1 km · 2 min · Crosshill Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridge Trail

    573 ft · 26 sec · Ridge Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Ridge Trail

    706 ft · 35 sec · Ridge Trail

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Scenic Trail

    987 ft · 48 sec · Scenic Trail

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Smoke Rise Trail

    2358 ft · 2 min · Smoke Rise Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Smoke Rise Trail

    1.5 km · 4 min · Smoke Rise Trail

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1112 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    61 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    78 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    555 ft · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    76 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  21. 21

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smoke Rise and Dothan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 43%
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 41%
Smoke Rise Trail
20 mi · 9%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
202.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 55m from Smoke Rise
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Smoke Rise 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 Smoke Rise to Dothan?

The road trip is about 226.5 miles (364.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Smoke Rise and 115.8 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.26 one way or $60.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Smoke Rise and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smoke Rise and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 202.3 mi (325.57 km).

Smoke Rise

#1 Smoke Rise

Census-designated place in Blount County, Alabama

Population1,825
Coordinates33.8917700, -86.8202700
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.819949, 33.892015)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.25 L · about $30.26
Round trip
$60.52
15.98 gal · 60.5 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.26 $60.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.03 $68.06
Premium $4.63 $36.95 $73.91
Diesel $5.42 $43.27 $86.53

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 Smoke Rise and Dothan. The current time is 06:58:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.