Dothan to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

982.4 miles 1581 km · straight line
1178.9 miles estimated 1897.2 km · driving distance
23h 43min estimated drive time
$113 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Dothan from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Dothan to Midland, Texas is 982.4 miles (1581 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located W of Dothan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1178.9 miles, taking about 23h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Dothan in Alabama and Midland, Texas 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. 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 Dothan and Midland, Texas. 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 Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 43min $113 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 28min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 50min $141–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dothan & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Dothan
31.22°N, 85.39°W
America/Chicago
98m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients