Cities Near Dothan
Cities near Dothan, Alabama: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Albany, Tallahassee, Columbus. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Dothan, Alabama is Albany, about 77 mi (124 km) away — roughly 1 hr 47 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 77 mi / 124 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tallahassee | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Columbus | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Montgomery | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Auburn | 96 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| East Pensacola Heights | 120 mi / 192 km | 2 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valdosta | 128 mi / 206 km | 2 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Warner Robins | 141 mi / 227 km | 3 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Macon | 152 mi / 245 km | 3 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Mobile | 161 mi / 260 km | 3 hr 45 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Dothan
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Albany, Tallahassee, Columbus, Montgomery, Auburn. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Dothan
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: East Pensacola Heights, Valdosta, Warner Robins, Macon, Mobile. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Dothan include Albany, Tallahassee, Columbus, Montgomery, Auburn. The closest is Albany, about 77 miles (124 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Albany
- → Best time to visit Tallahassee
- → Best time to visit Columbus
- → Best time to visit Montgomery
- → Best time to visit Auburn
- → Best time to visit East Pensacola Heights
- → Best time to visit Valdosta
- → Best time to visit Warner Robins
- → Best time to visit Macon
- → Best time to visit Mobile