Origin
Clayton, AL
Late night in Clayton on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clayton, AL to Dothan, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clayton, AL
Taryn Elliott
Trip Overview
Traveling from Clayton to Dothan covers 58.6 miles of Southeast Alabama, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes 1 hour and 25 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the trip, keeping costs low for a quick transit. The route relies primarily on a mix of US 431, County Road 53, and AL 10 to navigate between the two points. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this drive offers a practical and efficient way to cross the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 25.8 mi | 31m |
| County Road 53 | 17.2 mi | 28m |
| AL 10 | 12.7 mi | 18m |
| Eufaula Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 25.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 239
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Midway Street
2
Turn sharp left onto AL 239
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
AL 239
3
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 198
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Eufaula Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto AL 30
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
AL 30
5
Turn right onto County Road 53
17 mi
·
28 min
·
County Road 53
6
At end of road, turn left onto AL 10
13 mi
·
18 min
·
AL 10
7
Turn right onto US 431
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 431
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 431; AL 134
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
US 431; AL 134
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
157 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto US 231 Business
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
11
Continue on US 231 Business
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Oates Street
12
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
13
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
14
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Clayton, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.5 — 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 239
Turn sharp left onto AL 239
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 198 / Eufaula Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 198 / Eufaula Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
County Road 53
Turn right onto County Road 53
Navigation decision point
5
19 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
AL 10
At end of road, turn left onto AL 10
Navigation decision point
6
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Dothan on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Abbeville, AL
29 mi in
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
4 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
1h 25m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as roughly 66% of your journey consists of high-speed travel. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 25.8 miles on US 431, which provides the most consistent pace of the entire trip. The road personality shifts from the primary highway corridors to local connections via AL 10 and County Road 53, requiring you to stay alert for transitions between road types. While the route is efficient, you should be prepared for the varying road conditions inherent in switching between major US routes and smaller county roads. It is a functional drive that favors directness over technical curves, keeping you moving steadily toward Dothan.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on US 431.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and County Road 53. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 239.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 239): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (AL 198 / Eufaula Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles (County Road 53): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dothan, AL
Full guide →Founded 1885
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.
Top landmarks
- • Dothan Opera House
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.8 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 239): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (AL 198 / Eufaula Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.8 miles (County Road 53): Navigation decision point.
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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