How far is Tallassee, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Tallassee, AL to Dothan, AL is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.6 mi
02h 13m
Flight
95.38 mi
153.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.38 mi
Kilometers
153.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.6 mi
Kilometers
194.09 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 PM CDT
Return by in Tallassee
Sat, Apr 18, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tallassee
2026-04-18T10:53
Arrive Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tallassee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Tallassee
62 mi
01h 06m
To Dothan
58.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Tallassee and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barnett Boulevard

    1772 ft · 41 sec · Barnett Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jordan Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Jordan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Tuckabatchee Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Tuckabatchee Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Road South

    118 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Taylor Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Taylor Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Highway

    31.3 mi · 37 min · Troy Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
93.3 mi · 77%
Tuckabatchee Road
23.5 mi · 19%
Taylor Road
4.97 mi · 4%
Jordan Avenue
0.97 mi · 1%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.47 mi
Barnett Boulevard
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 06m from Tallassee
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tallassee 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 Tallassee to Dothan?

The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Tallassee and 58.6 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tallassee and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 95.38 mi (153.5 km).

Tallassee

#1 Tallassee

City located in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties in the U.

Population4,454
Coordinates32.5359700, -85.8932900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnett Boulevard (-85.893322, 32.535893)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.11 L · about $16.13
Round trip
$32.27
8.52 gal · 32.22 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.13 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.14 $36.29
Premium $4.63 $19.70 $39.41
Diesel $5.42 $23.07 $46.14

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 Tallassee and Dothan. The current time is 10:53:28.

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.