Dothan to Lineville is 180.6 miles and takes about 4h 5m via US 231 and State Route 9, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Alabama, connecting the Southeast region from Dothan to Lineville. Expect a drive that's mostly on highways, making it a straightforward and efficient option for a single day. The direct nature of this route means you can get where you're going without extensive detours, perfect if you're looking for a practical connection between these two points.
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
90.3 miles from Dothan, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 231
93.8 mi
1h 57m
State Route 9
32.3 mi
47m
Central Plank Road
14.7 mi
21m
Wetumpka Highway
8.2 mi
9m
Shady Grove Road
8 mi
11m
Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi
11m
Eastern Boulevard
6 mi
8m
Ashland Street
3.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Lineville, 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 right onto US 80; US 231; AL 21
6.0 mi·8 min·Eastern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 231; AL 21
1.1 mi·1 min·US 231; AL 21
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 231; AL 21
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 231; AL 21
23
Take the exit onto US 231; AL 21
0.2 mi·23 sec·US 231; AL 21
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: WetumpkaUse the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 231; AL 21
0.1 mi·15 sec·US 231; AL 21
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: WetumpkaUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto US 231; AL 21
8.2 mi·9 min·Wetumpka Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 231; AL 21
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 231; AL 21
2.9 mi·3 min·US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn slight right onto AL 9
0.5 mi·46 sec·Central Plank Road
29
Continue on AL 9
1.6 mi·2 min·Old Central Plank Road
30
Continue on AL 9
14 mi·21 min·Central Plank Road
31
Continue on AL 9
13 mi·19 min·State Route 9
32
Keep slight left at fork onto AL 9
7.5 mi·11 min·State Route 9
33
Continue on AL 9
1.8 mi·2 min·South Main Street
34
Continue on AL 9
3.6 mi·5 min·Ashland Street
35
Continue on AL 9
8.0 mi·11 min·Shady Grove Road
36
Continue on AL 9
8.2 mi·12 min·State Route 9
37
At end of road, turn right onto AL 9; AL 77
0.1 mi·13 sec·State Route 9
38
Continue on AL 9
1.0 mi·1 min·1st Avenue
39
Continue on AL 9
3.2 mi·4 min·State Route 9
40
Continue on AL 9
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
41
At end of road, turn right onto AL 9
0.2 mi·21 sec·Main Street
42
Turn left onto AL 49
31 ft·0 sec·Cheaha Road
43
Arrive at destination
AL 49
Trip Plan
For this 4h 5m drive, consider an early morning departure from Dothan to maximize your daylight hours. With a fuel cost estimated at $27, it's a budget-friendly trip. The longest stretch without a break is 93.8 miles on US 231, so plan a stop for fuel or a stretch before you begin that segment. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but sticking to the main roads like US 231 and State Route 9 will keep you on track efficiently. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the transition from highway to surface roads.
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 90.3 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 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 40 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.3 miles or 1h 57m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lineville, 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 180.6 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 93.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 180.6 — 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
104.6 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|US 231; AL 21
Take the exit onto US 231; AL 21 toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
9
104.7 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|US 231; AL 21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 231; AL 21 toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
5
104.8 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|US 231; AL 21 / Wetumpka Highway
Merge onto US 231; AL 21 / Wetumpka Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
180.6 mi into trip|~4h 5m in|AL 49 / Cheaha Road
Turn left onto AL 49 / Cheaha Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.76 one way
$55.52 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$30.70
$61.40
premium
$4.65
$33.04
$66.08
diesel
$5.35
$38.04
$76.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.2
0
$18.96
$8.67
Efficient EV
45.2
0
$15.80
$7.22
EV Truck/SUV
72.2
0
$25.28
$11.56
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Dothan, AL
Afternoon
in Dothan on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 0 to 5 mph74% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Destination
Lineville, AL
Afternoon
in Lineville on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville 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
6 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
4h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Freedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 180.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 70% of this 180.6-mile drive is on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 93.8 miles on US 231 before transitioning to State Route 9 and Central Plank Road. This means you'll have a good amount of time cruising on higher-speed roads before encountering more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections as you get closer to your destination. Be prepared for a change in driving pace as you move from the highway to surface roads.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.8 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and State Route 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 180.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 104.6 miles (US 231; AL 21): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.7 miles (US 231; AL 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,057 ft190 ft
Total Climb
1,010 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
1,057 ft
~180.6 mi in
Elevation Range
867 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 5m. Total distance: 180.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.8 miles on US 231. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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 Lineville, AL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2 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 104.6 miles (US 231; AL 21): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.7 miles (US 231; AL 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Freedom Riders National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Lineville, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
