How far is Stevenson, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Stevenson, AL to Dothan, AL is about 325.9 miles (524.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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
325.89 mi
05h 21m
Flight
253.21 mi
407.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.21 mi
Kilometers
407.51 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.89 mi
Kilometers
524.47 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT
Return by in Stevenson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevenson
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevenson
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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Stevenson
153.4 mi
02h 40m
To Dothan
172.6 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1312 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    10 mi · 11 min · John T Reid Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive

    1159 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Veterans Drive

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Veterans Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    8.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Love Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Love Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1413 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Attalla, Rainbow City

    1432 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

    2742 ft · 1 min · Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    40.9 mi · 1 hr · West Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 30%
Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 17%
Love Road
41.1 mi · 13%
West Grand Avenue
40.9 mi · 13%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 7%
John T Reid Parkway
14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Broadway Avenue

Continue on Broadway Avenue

54.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.7 mi
253.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
02h 40m from Stevenson
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stevenson 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 Stevenson to Dothan?

The road trip is about 325.9 miles (524.5 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Stevenson and 172.6 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.55 one way or $87.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevenson and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 253.21 mi (407.51 km).

Stevenson

#1 Stevenson

City in Alabama

Population1,896
Coordinates34.8686900, -85.8394200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Garner Street (-85.839553, 34.868859)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.5 gal
43.53 L · about $43.55
Round trip
$87.10
23 gal · 87.06 L
Estimated CO2
102.2 kg one way
Round trip: 204.4 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.55 $87.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.98 $97.96
Premium $4.63 $53.19 $106.38
Diesel $5.42 $62.27 $124.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stevenson and Dothan. The current time is 19:21:28.

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.