Road Trips from Dothan, AL
Dothan sets you up for a variety of drives. You've got quick hops under an hour that are mostly flat, perfect for a spontaneous outing. For longer hauls, there are options that take around 3-6 hours, some with gently rolling terrain and the chance to visit national monuments. These longer routes offer a higher drive score, suggesting a more engaging experience, and some are closer to the 3-hour mark than others, making them feasible for a single day.
Total Routes
72
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
61
Under 2 hours
Newton, AL
28m16.3 mi one way
New Brockton, AL
50m36.5 mi one way
Philadelphia, AL
28m20.2 mi one way
This is your closest option at just 20.2 miles and 0.5 hours, featuring mostly flat terrain. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive with a drive score of 7, ideal if you need a quick escape without much travel time.
Full-day getaway
9 total in this range
Mount Vernon, AL
3h 59m200.7 mi one way
Thorsby, AL
3h 12m149.8 mi one way
This 149.8-mile drive will take you 3.2 hours on mostly highway. While it doesn't have parks directly nearby, its drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain make it a reliable option for a day trip, falling in the middle range for distance and time.
Wilsonville, AL
3h 38m170.7 mi one way
At 170.7 miles and 3.6 hours, this route offers a good balance. It's a mostly highway drive with a drive score of 8 and includes the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, making it a solid choice for a day trip that also offers a significant historical point of interest.
Chelsea, AL
3h 56m183 mi one way
This 183-mile drive takes 3.9 hours and boasts a drive score of 8. Like other longer routes, it features mostly highway driving and includes access to the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, offering a similar experience to Wilsonville but with a slightly longer travel time.
Meadowbrook, AL
3h 55m187 mi one way
Weekend trip
60 total in this range
Florence, AL
6h 12m308.7 mi one way
Muscle Shoals, AL
6h 5m304.7 mi one way
For a longer excursion, this 304.7-mile route takes 6.1 hours with a high drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and it offers access to the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, making it a substantial day trip or the start of a longer adventure.
Gordo, AL
4h 59m227.7 mi one way
This 227.7-mile drive takes 5 hours and has a drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat, and it's a good option if you're looking for a longer day trip with a solid driving experience but no specific parks listed nearby.
Mount Vernon, AL
5h 22m252.1 mi one way
At 252.1 miles and 5.4 hours, this route has a high drive score of 9 and gently rolling terrain. It uniquely offers access to the Freedom Riders National Monument, making it a distinctive choice for a longer day trip.
Lineville, AL
4h 5m180.6 mi one way
This 180.6-mile drive takes 4.1 hours and features a drive score of 9. With gently rolling terrain, it provides access to the Freedom Riders National Monument, offering a different historical point of interest compared to the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument options.
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Florence, AL
6h 12m308.7 mi one way
Muscle Shoals, AL
6h 5m304.7 mi one way
Gordo, AL
4h 59m227.7 mi one way
Mount Vernon, AL
3h 59m200.7 mi one way
Florence, AL
6h 12m308.7 mi one way
Tuscumbia, AL
6h 6m305.1 mi one way
Gadsden, AL
4h 48m225.4 mi one way
Eutaw, AL
4h 47m219.6 mi one way
Florence, AL
6h 12m308.7 mi one way
Muscle Shoals, AL
6h 5m304.7 mi one way
Mount Vernon, AL
5h 22m252.1 mi one way
Lineville, AL
4h 5m180.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling terrain and flat landscapes are pleasant for drives, with options to visit national monuments.
Summer
Longer drives are feasible with higher drive scores, and parks are available on some routes.
Fall
Scenic drives through mostly flat or gently rolling terrain are available, with monument visits.
Winter
The predominantly highway routes are accessible, offering shorter or longer day trip options.
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