Dothan to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

473.7 miles 762.4 km · straight line
568.5 miles estimated 914.9 km · driving distance
11h 26min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Dothan from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Dothan to Lexington, Kentucky is 473.7 miles (762.4 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located N of Dothan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.5 miles, taking about 11h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Dothan in Alabama and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dothan and Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 26min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 43min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 52min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dothan & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Dothan
31.22°N, 85.39°W
America/Chicago
98m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients