How far is Tillmans Corner, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Tillmans Corner, AL to Dothan, AL is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
203.36 mi
03h 22m
Flight
170.52 mi
274.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.52 mi
Kilometers
274.43 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.36 mi
Kilometers
327.27 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Tillmans Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tillmans Corner
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Dothan
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tillmans Corner
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
Lockhart
AL

Town

From Tillmans Corner
104 mi
01h 41m
To Dothan
99.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 Tillmans Corner and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tillmans Corner and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    83 m · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    83 m · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Government Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Government Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2217 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    159.1 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City

    1744 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Glenwood Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    122 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Saint Andrews Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Saint Andrews Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Government Boulevard
170 mi · 84%
Glenwood Avenue
31.8 mi · 16%
Main Street
3.23 mi · 2%
South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi · 1%
FL 77
0.33 mi
East Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Government Boulevard

Keep slight left

159 mi · 02h 52m

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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
170.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockhart
01h 41m from Tillmans Corner
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tillmans Corner 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 Tillmans Corner to Dothan?

The road trip is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Lockhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Tillmans Corner and 99.4 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tillmans Corner and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tillmans Corner and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 170.52 mi (274.43 km).

Tillmans Corner

#1 Tillmans Corner

Census designated place

Population17,398
Coordinates30.5901900, -88.1708400
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.170394, 30.590333)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $27.15
Round trip
$54.31
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.15 $54.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.63 $33.16 $66.32
Diesel $5.42 $38.83 $77.65

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 Tillmans Corner and Dothan. The current time is 22:38:11.

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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.