How far is Springville, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Springville, AL to Dothan, AL is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springville and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springville and Dothan.
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Start on Robinson Street
1 m · 6 sec · Robinson Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1432 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Marietta Road
2890 ft · 58 sec · Marietta Road
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Take the ramp right
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery
2436 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Montgomery
979 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Montgomery
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
1275 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Ann Street
133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Continue on 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 Springville 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.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Springville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dothan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springville to Dothan?
The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 109.2 miles from Springville and 113 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.69 one way or $59.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Springville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springville and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 187.23 mi (301.32 km).
#1 Springville
Town in St.
| Population | 4,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.7750500, -86.4719100 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.69 | $59.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.39 | $66.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.26 | $72.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.45 | $84.91 |
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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