How far is Taylor, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Taylor, AL to Dothan, AL is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.81 mi
01h 36m
Flight
71.84 mi
115.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.84 mi
Kilometers
115.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.81 mi
Kilometers
126.83 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Oct 15, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Fri, Oct 16, 12:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-10-15T21:08
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Oct 15, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
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
Brundidge
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Taylor
41.5 mi
00h 48m
To Dothan
37.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meriwether Trail

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Meriwether Trail

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto State Route 94

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 94

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Troy Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Troy Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
67.8 mi · 86%
State Route 94
7.51 mi · 10%
Meriwether Trail
7.1 mi · 9%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.47 mi · 1%
West Powell Street
0.13 mi
East Main Street
0.02 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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brundidge
00h 48m from Taylor
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Dothan?

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Brundidge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Taylor and 37.3 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylor and Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Brundidge

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

83 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 71.84 mi (115.62 km).

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#1 Taylor

Taylor is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9754300, -86.2333000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Meriwether Trail (-86.233283, 31.975387)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.98
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.99 $21.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.31 $24.63
Premium $4.84 $13.44 $26.88
Diesel $5.93 $16.50 $32.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Dothan. The current time is 21:08:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.