Dothan to Eutaw is 219.6 miles and takes about 4h 47m via US 231 and US 80, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, connecting the Southeast region from one point to another. With most of the drive on highways, you can expect a relatively straightforward trip. It's a solid option if you need to cover ground efficiently within the state without needing an overnight stop.
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
109.8 miles from Dothan, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m 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
Water Avenue
18.1 mi
25m
Hobson Street
12.8 mi
17m
AL 14
7.9 mi
11m
Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi
11m
South Boulevard
5.5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 89.1 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Eutaw, 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
7.9 mi·11 min·AL 14
31
Turn right onto US 11
146 ft·6 sec·Springfield Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 47m duration, leaving Dothan in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. While the drive is manageable in one day, you'll want to take at least one break to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 89.1-mile stretch on US 231, as services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $32 is a good starting point for budgeting. Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to stop for a quick meal or break as needed.
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 109.8 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 2h 23m 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 48 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.8 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eutaw, 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 219.6 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 15
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
$34.18 one way
$68.37 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$37.69
$75.37
premium
$4.71
$40.73
$81.46
diesel
$6.18
$53.42
$106.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.9
0
$23.06
$10.54
Efficient EV
54.9
0
$19.22
$8.78
EV Truck/SUV
87.8
1
$30.74
$14.05
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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 19, 2026
Origin
Dothan, AL
Morning
in Dothan on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
NE 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 7:08AM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Eutaw, AL
Morning
in Eutaw on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 7:08AM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM 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
1 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
4h 47m 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?
About 66% of this route is highway driving, offering a consistent pace for much of the trip. You'll encounter an 89.1-mile stretch on US 231, which is the longest continuous section. The transition to surface roads will likely occur as you approach Eutaw, shifting the driving experience to more local traffic and potentially more intersections. Expect a mix of open highway cruising and more localized driving.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 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 15 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 219.6 miles you will encounter 15 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
468 ft132 ft
Total Climb
427 ft
Total Descent
531 ft
Highest Point
468 ft
~62.8 mi in
Elevation Range
336 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 Eutaw, 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 4h 47m. Total distance: 219.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m 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 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Eutaw, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
