How far is Summerdale, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Summerdale, AL to Dothan, AL is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Covington County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerdale and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerdale and Dothan.
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Start on Northeast 1st Street
72 m · 16 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Avenue
87 m · 15 sec · East Jackson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 1st Street
837 ft · 23 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 1st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Greenwood Road
2713 ft · 1 min · East Greenwood Road
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Continue on County Road 36
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 36
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Turn left onto Baldwin Beach Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Baldwin Beach Expressway
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Turn slight right
80 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Spanish Trail
14.2 mi · 19 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on Mobile Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mobile Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on West Nine Mile Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Nine Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2076 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
113.7 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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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 Summerdale 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 10 East
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Summerdale 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 Summerdale to Dothan?
The road trip is about 175.1 miles (281.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Florala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Summerdale and 85.2 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.40 one way or $46.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Summerdale and Partly Sunny near Dothan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summerdale and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 146.09 mi (235.11 km).
#1 Summerdale
Town
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 30.4877000, -87.6997100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.40 | $46.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.46 | $66.93 |
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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