Dothan to Fort Myers: Road Trip Guide & Distance

381.4 miles 613.8 km · straight line
457.7 miles estimated 736.6 km · driving distance
9h 12min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
145° SE bearing direction

How far is Dothan from Fort Myers?

The distance from Dothan to Fort Myers is 381.4 miles (613.8 km) as the crow flies. Fort Myers is located SE of Dothan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457.7 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Dothan in Alabama and Fort Myers in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dothan and Fort Myers. 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.

How to Get from Dothan to Fort Myers

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 12min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 2min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 44min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dothan & Fort Myers

Quick Facts

Dothan
31.22°N, 85.39°W
America/Chicago
98m elevation
Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients