Columbus, Ohio to Dothan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

618.5 miles 995.3 km · straight line
762.4 miles actual route 1227 km · driving distance
14h 35min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
193° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Dothan?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Dothan is 618.5 miles (995.3 km) as the crow flies. Dothan is located SSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 762.4 miles, taking about 14h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Dothan. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Dothan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 35min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 30min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~18h 58min $91–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Dothan

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Dothan
31.22°N, 85.39°W
America/Chicago
98m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM