How far is Bessemer, AL from Dothan, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bessemer and Dothan is 176.05 miles (283.33 km).

Flight distance from Bessemer, AL to Dothan, AL is 176.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Bessemer to Dothan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bessemer, Alabama to Dothan, Alabama is: 201.2 miles (323.8 km) by car.

Driving from Bessemer to Dothan will take approximately 03 hours 26 minutes.

#1 Bessemer

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

Population	26043
GPS Coordinates	33°24'6"N 86°57'16"W
Latitude	33.4017800
Longitude	-86.9544400
Altitude	155
Country	United States

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama. It is located on the Dothan River in southeastern Alabama. Dothan is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wiregrass Museum of Art and the Dothan Opera House.

Population	69414
GPS Coordinates	31°13'24"N 85°23'26"W
Latitude	31.2232300
Longitude	-85.3904900
Altitude	98
Country	United States

Starting point in Bessemer: 3rd Avenue North (-86.954272,33.401684)
Ending point in Dothan: East Main Street (-85.390469,31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time Between Bessemer and Dothan

The distance between Bessemer and Dothan is 324 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Bessemer and Dothan. The current time is 00:43:39.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	05 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 52 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.88 liters (7.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bessemer and Dothan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bessemer to Dothan is $21.86 (diesel $29.58).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$21.86	$24.73	$27.4	$29.58

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Alabama ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.079 (Diesel $4.167) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bessemer and Dothan (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.