Trip from Dothan, AL to Newton, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

16.3 mi

26 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 26m ★

6 AM

0h 28m

8 AM

0h 33m

10 AM

0h 30m

12 PM

0h 30m

3 PM

0h 30m

5 PM

0h 33m

8 PM

0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Dothan, AL

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Newton, AL

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Trip Overview

Dothan to Newton is 16.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Montgomery Highway and US 231, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Alabama's Southeast region, offering a straightforward hop between two nearby towns. It's a short drive, making it ideal for a quick errand, a scenic detour, or an easy addition to a longer regional exploration. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning for this particular stretch.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Montgomery Highway	7.1 mi	11m
AL 134	6.6 mi	11m
US 231	1.1 mi	1m
North Oates Street	0.6 mi	1m
North Saint Andrews Street	0.3 mi	<1m
East Burdeshaw Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Calloway Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
East Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Montgomery Highway — 7.1 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Newton, AL.

Start on US 84 Business; AL 52

111 ft · 5 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street

Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Burdeshaw Street

Turn right onto US 231 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Oates Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 Business

7.1 mi · 11 min · Montgomery Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 231

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 231

Continue on US 231

0.5 mi · 38 sec · US 231

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Toward Midland City, Pinckard, Newton Use the right lane.

Turn left onto AL 134

6.6 mi · 11 min · AL 134

Turn left onto Calloway Street

218 ft · 9 sec · Calloway Street

Arrive at destination

Callaway Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Saint Andrews Street

Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Burdeshaw Street

Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street

Navigation decision point

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.

9.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward Midland City, Pinckard, Newton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Midland City, Pinckard, Newton

16.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | Calloway Street

Turn left onto Calloway Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.39 one way

$4.78 round trip

$3.72/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.13	$2.65	$5.30
premium	$4.49	$2.88	$5.76
diesel	$5.60	$3.59	$7.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.9	$1.71	$0.78
Efficient EV	4.1	$1.43	$0.65
EV Truck/SUV	6.5	$2.28	$1.04

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 Aug 26, 2026

Origin

Dothan, AL

Late night in Dothan on Friday

Local time

4:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSE 5 mph 59% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:08PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:06PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

Destination

Newton, AL

Late night in Newton on Friday

Local time

4:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSE 5 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:08PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 1:06PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

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

28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

About 47% of this 16.3-mile route is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on Montgomery Highway covering 7.1 miles. The drive transitions between highway cruising and surface road travel. Expect to encounter a mix of faster-paced driving on the main roads and more local traffic as you approach your destination.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Montgomery Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Saint Andrews Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 16.3 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (North Saint Andrews Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Burdeshaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

388 ft 282 ft

Total Climb

170 ft

Total Descent

165 ft

Highest Point

388 ft

~14 mi in

Elevation Range

106 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Dothan, AL and Newton, AL, road signs point toward Midland City and Pinckard.

Midland City

9.3 mi in | ~15m

Pinckard

9.3 mi in | ~15m

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

Arriving in Newton, AL

Full guide →

Founded 1843

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 28m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Montgomery Highway. 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Dothan, AL to Newton, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dothan, AL

Newton, AL

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

28m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Dothan, AL

Arriving in Newton, AL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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