Origin
Crossville, AL
Afternoon in Crossville on Sunday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crossville, 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
5h 29m
Distance
252.5 mi
406 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crossville, AL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Crossville, AL to Dothan, AL covers 252.5 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 231, Broadway Avenue, AL 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.5 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126.3 miles from Crossville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 69.5 mi | 1h 33m |
| Broadway Avenue | 54.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| AL 77 | 46.1 mi | 1h 8m |
| Troy Highway | 34.7 mi | 41m |
| Western Bypass | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| Florida Short Route | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| AL 168 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crossville, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 68
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto AL 168
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
AL 168
3
Turn left onto US 431
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Florida Short Route
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto AL 77
46 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
AL 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto AL 21
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Western Bypass
6
Continue on AL 21
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockford Highway
7
Continue on US 231; AL 21
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Broadway Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 231; AL 21
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 82; US 231
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 231
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 231
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
12
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 231; AL 10
38 mi
·
47 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
17
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
18
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 126.3 miles from Crossville, AL, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 56 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.3 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dothan, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crossville, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crossville, AL
This is one driving day of about 252.5 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Crossville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 231 for about 69.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.3 miles from Crossville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 231 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.5 miles.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 155.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 431 / Florida Short Route
Turn left onto US 431 / Florida Short Route
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
AL 77
Turn right onto AL 77
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
|
AL 21 / Western Bypass
Turn right onto AL 21 / Western Bypass
Navigation decision point
6
147.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
US 231; AL 21
Turn left onto US 231; AL 21
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
155.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
|
US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Turn left onto US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.13 one way
$76.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $41.86 | $83.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $45.32 | $90.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.75 | $111.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.51 | $12.12 |
| Efficient EV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.09 | $10.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101 | 1 | $35.35 | $16.16 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Dothan on Sunday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
5h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
252.5 mi in 5h 29m — 48% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 231.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.5 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in near US 431 / Florida Short Route.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (AL 21 / Western Bypass): Navigation decision point.
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 5h 29m. Total distance: 252.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.5 miles on US 231. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (US 431 / Florida Short Route): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.1 miles (AL 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (AL 21 / Western Bypass): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dothan, AL before the return drive.
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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