Origin
Dothan, AL
Late night in Dothan on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dothan, AL to Clio, 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 6m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clio, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip through Southeast Alabama, the 48.7-mile journey from Dothan to Clio is a manageable excursion. Expect the drive to take roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North Saint Andrews Street, East Burdeshaw Street, and North Oates Street. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you won't experience major geographic transitions, allowing for a consistent driving experience from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 10 | 21.8 mi | 32m |
| US 431 | 18 mi | 20m |
| Reeves Street | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| North Oates Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Saint Andrews Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Burdeshaw Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elamville Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
AL 10
— 21.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Clio, 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 right at fork onto US 431 Business
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Reeves Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 431
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 431
7
Continue on US 431
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 431
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 431; AL 134
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 431; AL 134
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto AL 10
22 mi
·
32 min
·
AL 10
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto AL 51
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Elamville Street
11
Arrive at destination
AL 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Dothan, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Saint Andrews Street
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Burdeshaw Street
Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 231 Business / North Oates Street
Turn right onto US 231 Business / North Oates Street
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 431 Business / Reeves Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 431 Business / Reeves Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
AL 10
Turn left onto AL 10
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.35 one way
$14.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Clio, AL
Late night in Clio on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Abbeville, AL
24 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entire duration of the trip. The road personality here is defined by frequent turns and changing street environments as you move away from Dothan. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, so stay alert and ready for adjustments throughout the 48.7-mile distance. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention compared to the monotony of a typical freeway.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on AL 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 10 and US 431. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Saint Andrews Street.
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 1h 6m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Saint Andrews Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Burdeshaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 231 Business / North Oates Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 6m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on AL 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (North Saint Andrews Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Burdeshaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 231 Business / North Oates Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clio, 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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