Dothan to Aliceville is 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 26m via North Saint Andrews Street, East Burdeshaw Street, and North Oates Street, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Alabama, connecting the Southeast region's distinct communities. Expect a route that primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more local feel than interstate travel. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll have ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed, making it a straightforward option for a day trip.
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
123.4 miles from Dothan, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 231
89.1 mi
1h 51m
US 80
46.3 mi
56m
Highland Avenue
28.7 mi
35m
AL 14
26.8 mi
37m
Water Avenue
18.1 mi
25m
Hobson Street
12.8 mi
17m
Mesopotamia Street
7.9 mi
11m
Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 89.1 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Aliceville, AL.
1
Start on US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft·5 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.3 mi·53 sec·North Saint Andrews Street
3
Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
0.1 mi·22 sec·East Burdeshaw Street
4
Turn right onto US 231 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·North Oates Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 Business
7.1 mi·11 min·Montgomery Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 231
0.6 mi·39 sec·US 231
7
Continue on US 231
16 mi·20 min·US 231
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 231
21 mi·24 min·US 231
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 231; AL 10
10
Continue on US 231; AL 10
5.1 mi·6 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.1 mi·3 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.5 mi·55 sec·US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.6 mi·1 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.7 mi·1 min·US 231; AL 10
15
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 231; AL 10
16
Continue on US 231; AL 10
1.2 mi·1 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 231; AL 10
1.8 mi·2 min·US 231; AL 10
18
Continue on US 231
3.4 mi·3 min·US 231
19
Continue on US 231
36 mi·42 min·US 231
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto US 80; US 82; AL 21
5.5 mi·8 min·South Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 65, US 80Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto I 65; US 80
0.6 mi·44 sec·I 65; US 80
23
Take the exit onto US 80
46 mi·56 min·US 80
Exit 167Toward Selma
24
Turn left onto US 80; AL 14; AL 22 Truck
29 mi·35 min·Highland Avenue
25
Turn right onto AL 183
0.2 mi·43 sec·East Avenue
26
Turn left onto North Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto AL 61
18 mi·25 min·Water Avenue
28
Turn left onto AL 14
1.6 mi·3 min·State Street
29
At end of road, turn right onto AL 14
13 mi·17 min·Hobson Street
30
Turn slight left onto AL 14
8.0 mi·11 min·AL 14
31
Turn right onto AL 14
0.1 mi·20 sec·Wilson Avenue
32
Turn left onto AL 14
7.9 mi·11 min·Mesopotamia Street
33
Turn right onto AL 14
19 mi·26 min·AL 14
34
At end of road, turn left onto AL 14; AL 17
344 ft·11 sec·Memorial Parkway
35
Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast
0.1 mi·37 sec·2nd Street Northeast
36
Turn left onto Mobile Road
510 ft·14 sec·Mobile Road
37
Arrive at destination
Mobile Road
Trip Plan
Starting your 246.8-mile drive from Dothan in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and take advantage of the 5h 26m estimated travel time. With only one recommended stop and a low fuel cost of around $36, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Since you'll be on surface roads for the entire duration, keep an eye out for local traffic patterns, especially as you navigate through towns along North Saint Andrews Street, East Burdeshaw Street, and North Oates Street. Plan your single stop strategically to break up the drive and refuel if necessary, as surface road travel can sometimes be slower than anticipated.
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 123.4 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.1 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 54 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.4 miles or 2h 39m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aliceville, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dothan, 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 Dothan, AL
This is one driving day of about 246.8 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Dothan, 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 89.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 179.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
102.8 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 65, US 80
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 65, US 80
5
103.7 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|US 80
Take the exit onto US 80 toward Selma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 167
Toward Selma
5
179 mi into trip|~3h 48m in|North Street
Turn left onto North Street
Navigation decision point
5
179.2 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|AL 61 / Water Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto AL 61 / Water Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.42 one way
$76.84 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$42.35
$84.71
premium
$4.71
$45.77
$91.55
diesel
$6.18
$60.04
$120.08
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: 86.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74
0
$25.91
$11.85
Efficient EV
61.7
0
$21.60
$9.87
EV Truck/SUV
98.7
1
$34.55
$15.80
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Dothan, AL
Morning
in Dothan on Sunday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:23AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 12:30AM CDT until October 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Aliceville, AL
Morning
in Aliceville on Sunday
Local time
7:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
N 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:23AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 12:30AM CDT until October 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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
13 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 26m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 246.8-mile drive features a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. You'll spend roughly 5 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Given the absence of highway driving, anticipate a more consistent speed limit and potentially more local traffic. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is not specified, but the overall profile indicates a continuous experience on surface streets.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.1 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and US 80. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
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 246.8 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 1 miles (US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.7 miles (US 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
484 ft121 ft
Total Climb
424 ft
Total Descent
552 ft
Highest Point
484 ft
~70.5 mi in
Elevation Range
364 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dothan, AL to Aliceville, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Selma along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 246.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.1 miles on US 231. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.7 miles (US 80): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Aliceville, AL before the return drive.
