How far is Selma, AL from Dothan, AL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Selma and Dothan is 125.93 miles (202.66 km).

Flight distance from Selma, AL to Dothan, AL is 125.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Selma to Dothan with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Selma, Alabama to Dothan, Alabama is: 141.67 miles (227.99 km) by car.

Driving from Selma to Dothan will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.

#1 Selma

City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Population	16671
GPS Coordinates	32°24'26"N 87°1'16"W
Latitude	32.4073600
Longitude	-87.0211000
Altitude	38
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 Selma: Alabama Avenue (-87.021068,32.407306)
Ending point in Dothan: East Main Street (-85.390469,31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time Between Selma and Dothan

The distance between Selma and Dothan is 228 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 31 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 Selma and Dothan. The current time is 09:31:33.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 21 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 01 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 46 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.92 liters (5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Selma and Dothan.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Selma to Dothan is $15.39 (diesel $20.83).

Alabama gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.08	$3.48	$3.86	$4.17
Total	$15.39	$17.41	$19.29	$20.83

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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