Dothan to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

602.5 miles 969.6 km · straight line
663.9 miles actual route 1068.4 km · driving distance
12h 22min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Dothan from Houston?

The distance from Dothan to Houston is 602.5 miles (969.6 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located W of Dothan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 663.9 miles, taking about 12h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Dothan in Alabama and Houston in Texas.

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 Dothan and Houston. 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 Dothan to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 22min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 50min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 5min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dothan & Houston

Quick Facts

Dothan
31.22°N, 85.39°W
America/Chicago
98m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM