How far is Whitesboro, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Whitesboro, AL to Dothan, AL is about 264 miles (424.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (333 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.95 mi
04h 22m
Flight
206.95 mi
333.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.95 mi
Kilometers
333.05 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.95 mi
Kilometers
424.78 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sun, Nov 8, 9:09 PM CST
Return by in Whitesboro
Mon, Nov 9, 1:31 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitesboro
2026-11-08T16:47
Arrive Dothan
Sun, Nov 8, 9:09 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CST

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

Leave by
8:16 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitesboro
9:00 PM CST
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
Wetumpka
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Whitesboro
120 mi
02h 11m
To Dothan
144 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whitesboro Road

    65 m · 9 sec · Whitesboro Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Leeth Gap Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Leeth Gap Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Duck Springs Road

    2540 ft · 54 sec · Duck Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bruton Gap Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Bruton Gap Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Noccalula Parkway

    1749 ft · 35 sec · Noccalula Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Attalla, Rainbow City

    1432 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

    2742 ft · 1 min · Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    40.9 mi · 1 hr · West Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitesboro 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 37%
Broadway Avenue
54.6 mi · 21%
West Grand Avenue
40.9 mi · 15%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 9%
Noccalula Parkway
7.22 mi · 3%
Leeth Gap Road
4.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Broadway Avenue

Continue on Broadway Avenue

54.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
206.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wetumpka
02h 11m from Whitesboro
Leave By
8:16 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitesboro and Mostly Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264 miles (424.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Wetumpka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Whitesboro and 144 miles from Dothan.

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

The direct path is about 206.9 miles (333 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.92 one way or $67.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wetumpka

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

26 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

77 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Brent, AL

101 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Marion, AL

104 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitesboro and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 206.95 mi (333.05 km).

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#1 Whitesboro

Whitesboro is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1634300, -86.0694200
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitesboro Road (-86.069415, 34.163591)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.26 L · about $33.92
Round trip
$67.83
18.62 gal · 70.52 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $33.92 $67.83
Mid-grade $4.13 $38.41 $76.83
Premium $4.53 $42.18 $84.37
Diesel $5.80 $54.01 $108.01

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitesboro and Dothan. The current time is 16:47:38.

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.