Abilene to Dothan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Abilene from Dothan?

The distance from Abilene to Dothan is 845.5 miles (1360.7 km) as the crow flies. Dothan is located E of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1014.6 miles, taking about 20h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Dothan in Alabama.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Dothan. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.