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Andalusia, AL Road Trips

Andalusia, AL serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 78-mile quick runs to 294-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Andalusia, AL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

294.3 mi

Florence, AL

Quickest Drive

1h 41m

Dothan, AL

Plan Around Andalusia, AL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Andalusia, AL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from Andalusia, AL

Driving from Andalusia, AL

Expect an average of 159 miles and about 3h 7m behind the wheel when leaving Andalusia, AL. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 294 miles (5h 38m), while the shortest is just 78 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Andalusia, AL most often head toward Florence, AL (294.3 mi, 5h 38m), Tuscaloosa, AL (189.2 mi, 3h 54m), Birmingham, AL (179.3 mi, 3h 22m), Mobile, AL (123.3 mi, 2h 21m), and Montgomery, AL (90.7 mi, 1h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 159-mile drive from Andalusia, AL, expect to burn about 6.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Andalusia, AL and 1 routes heading into Andalusia, AL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 78 to 294 miles.

The longest mapped route from Andalusia, AL covers 294 miles and takes approximately 5h 38m. Shorter options start at just 78 miles.

The average route from Andalusia, AL runs about 159 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Andalusia, AL include Florence, AL, Tuscaloosa, AL, Birmingham, AL and Mobile, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Andalusia, AL by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

8,841

Median Income

$47,500

Median Home Value

$156,000

Median Age

39.4

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Andalusia, AL at a Glance

Founded

1841

Elevation

348 ft

Area

20 mi²

Notable People from Andalusia, AL

A sampling of people born in Andalusia, AL.

Frank J. Tipler

Frank J. Tipler

1947

American physicist noted for his book The Physics of Immortality

Erica Boyer

1956–2009

American pornographic actress (1956–2009)

Arthur Donaldson Smith

Arthur Donaldson Smith

1866–1939

American explorer and scientific collector (1866-1939)

Quinton Dial

Quinton Dial

1990

American football player (born 1990)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Andalusia, AL.

Covington County Courthouse and Jail

Covington County Courthouse and Jail

historic district in Alabama, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Three Notch Museum

Three Notch Museum

museum and historic train station in Andalusia, Alabama

National Register of Historic Places listed place
First National Bank Building

First National Bank Building

buliding in Andalusia, US

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Bank of Andalusia

Bank of Andalusia

bank building in Andalusia, Alabama

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Andalusia Commercial Historic District

Andalusia Commercial Historic District

historic district in Alabama, USA

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q489765), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Andalusia, AL

Andalusia is a town of 8,800 people (2020) in the River Heritage portion of Alabama. This county seat in the southern fringe of the state was settled by white people back in 1841.

1 Avant House, 909 Sanford Rd. Some rich tycoon's house built back at the turn of the 20th century. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Three Notch Museum (corner of Historical Central St and Tisdale St), ☏ +1 334 222-0674. Museum about the area in what was once the Central of Georgia depot. (updated Oct 2021)

1 Samurai Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 23624 AL-55, ☏ +1 334 222 5595. M-Th 11AM-2PM & 3:30PM-8PM, F Sa 3:30-8:30PM. 2 Ofelia's Italian Restaurant, 401 River Falls St, ☏ +1 334 427 1400. M-Sa 11AM-2PM & 5-8PM. 3 David's Catfish House, 1842 E 3 Notch St, ☏ +1 334 222 3127. Daily 11AM–8:30PM. 4 Big Mikes Steak House, 102 Coffee Street, ☏ +1 334 222 6453. Tu–Th 4–9PM, F Sa 4–10PM. 5 The Surly Mermaid, 207 S Three Notch St, [email protected]. 6 The Crow's Nest, 605 Western Bypass, ☏ +1 334 222 4614, [email protected]. W-Sa 9AM–8PM, M Tu 9AM–2PM. 7 Tabby D's Family Restaurant, 1421 Dr MLK Jr Expressway, ☏ +1 334 222 0878. Su 10:30AM-2PM, M-F 11AM-2PM. 8 Dean's Cake House, ☏ +1 334 222 0459. M times vary, Tu–F 7AM–4PM, Sa 8:30AM–noon. Hilltop Meat Company, ☏ +1 334 388 2393, [email protected]. M-F noon-11PM, Sa Su 10AM-2AM. 9 Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings, ☏ +1 334 582 8484. Daily 10:30AM–9PM.

1 Econo Lodge, 1421 Dr MLK Jr Expressway, ☏ +1 334 222-7511. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Basic but has a pool and complimentary breakfast and a restaurant. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Andalusia, 16727 US Highway 84, ☏ +1 334 427 2740. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Apr 2023) 3 Best Western Andalusia Inn, 305 W Bypass, ☏ +1 334 222 9999. (updated Apr 2023) 4 Sunset Inn, 1106 Western Bypass, ☏ +1 334 222 3191. Dirt cheap. (updated Apr 2023) 5 Days Inn, 1604 Dr MLK Jr Expressway, ☏ +1 334 539 8269. From $95/night. (updated Apr 2023) 6 Quality Inn, ☏ +1 334 222 8891. (updated Apr 2023)

1 South Alabama Regional Airport, located .

Intercity bus services are served by Greyhound Lines.

Travel tips adapted from Andalusia (Alabama) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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