Dothan to Poinciana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.9 miles 511.6 km · straight line
381.5 miles estimated 613.9 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Dothan from Poinciana?

The distance from Dothan to Poinciana is 317.9 miles (511.6 km) as the crow flies. Poinciana is located SE of Dothan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.5 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Dothan in Alabama and Poinciana 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 Poinciana. 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 Poinciana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dothan & Poinciana

Quick Facts

Dothan
31.22°N, 85.39°W
America/Chicago
98m elevation
Poinciana
28.14°N, 81.46°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients