How far is Texas, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Texas, AL to Dothan, AL is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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
259.58 mi
05h 10m
Flight
229.59 mi
369.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.59 mi
Kilometers
369.49 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.58 mi
Kilometers
417.76 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in Texas
Thu, Apr 16, 7:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Texas
2026-04-16T08:46
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Texas
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
Oak Grove
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Texas
129.9 mi
02h 35m
To Dothan
129.7 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bankhead Highway

    920 ft · 20 sec · Bankhead Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Bankhead Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Bankhead Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    2657 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    92.7 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Texas 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 37%
I 65 South
93.3 mi · 36%
Bankhead Highway
60.2 mi · 23%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
McGehee Road
1.44 mi · 1%
Zelda Road
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

92.7 mi · 01h 43m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
229.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove
02h 35m from Texas
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Texas and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.6 miles (417.8 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Oak Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Texas and 129.7 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Texas and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

39 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

50 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

69 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

72 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Texas and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 229.59 mi (369.49 km).

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#1 Texas

Texas is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9298300, -87.6786300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Texas (-87.67863, 33.92983)
End: Dothan (-85.39049, 31.22323)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.67 L · about $34.69
Round trip
$69.38
18.32 gal · 69.34 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $34.69 $69.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.01 $78.02
Premium $4.63 $42.37 $84.73
Diesel $5.42 $49.60 $99.20

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Texas and Dothan. The current time is 08:46:58.

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.