Origin
Abbeville, AL
Morning in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbeville, AL to Dothan, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbeville, AL
Milan
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in Southeast Alabama, the 27.1-mile trip from Abbeville to Dothan is a highly efficient choice. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 431, Ozark Road, and Kirkland Street to complete the journey. With a fuel budget of roughly $4, this is a budget-friendly route for local travel. Because both towns are located within the Southeast region of the state, the drive maintains a consistent local feel throughout the transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 23.1 mi | 28m |
| Ozark Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Kirkland Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Saint Andrews Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Oates Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Powell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 23.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 10
87 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn right onto AL 27
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Kirkland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 27
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Ozark Road
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn left onto US 431
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 431
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 431; AL 134
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
US 431; AL 134
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
157 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 231 Business
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
8
Continue on US 231 Business
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Oates Street
9
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
10
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
11
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 27 / Kirkland Street
Turn right onto AL 27 / Kirkland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
AL 27 / Ozark Road
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 27 / Ozark Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 431
Turn left onto US 431
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
26 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
26 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Turn left onto US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dothan, AL
Morning in Dothan on Sunday
Local time
11:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You will find this to be a highway-focused drive, with approximately 85% of your travel time spent on major roads. The experience is defined by a significant 23.1-mile stretch along US 431, which provides the bulk of your momentum. Because the route is designed for efficiency, you won't encounter the winding, technical turns found on backroads, but rather a more direct path between these two communities. Expect a steady, predictable pace as you transition from the smaller roads of Abbeville onto the primary highway corridors leading into Dothan.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.1 mi on US 431.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and Ozark Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 27 / Kirkland Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 27 / Kirkland Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (AL 27 / Ozark Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dothan, AL
Full guide →Dothan is a city in southeastern Alabama, serving as the county seat of Houston County, and the chief city of the western Wiregrass region, an area encompassing portions of southeastern Alabama, southwestern Georgia, and the panhandle of Florida. Its population in 2018 was about 68,000, making it the largest metropolitan area in southeastern Alabama.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 miles on US 431. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dothan, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 27 / Kirkland Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (AL 27 / Ozark Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dothan, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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