How far is Uniontown, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Uniontown, AL to Dothan, AL is about 181 miles (291.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
180.99 mi
03h 19m
Flight
150.72 mi
242.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.72 mi
Kilometers
242.56 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.99 mi
Kilometers
291.28 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in Uniontown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uniontown
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Dothan
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uniontown
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
Pike Road
AL

Town

From Uniontown
89.6 mi
01h 39m
To Dothan
91.4 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Uniontown and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    28.9 mi · 36 min · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Uniontown 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 53%
Edmund Pettus Bridge
45.6 mi · 25%
Washington Street
28.9 mi · 16%
South Boulevard
5.42 mi · 3%
Broad Street
1.8 mi · 1%
North Saint Andrews Street
0.47 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 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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike Road
01h 39m from Uniontown
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Uniontown 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 Uniontown to Dothan?

The road trip is about 181 miles (291.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.6 miles from Uniontown and 91.4 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.20 one way or $48.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pike Road

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

22 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

88 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

115 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uniontown and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 150.72 mi (242.56 km).

Uniontown

#1 Uniontown

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

Population2,150
Coordinates32.4495800, -87.5141700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-87.514165, 32.449456)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.18 L · about $24.20
Round trip
$48.40
12.78 gal · 48.36 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.20 $48.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.22 $54.43
Premium $4.63 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.42 $34.60 $69.20

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Uniontown and Dothan. The current time is 18:38:00.

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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.