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Trip from Dothan, AL to Philadelphia, AL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

20.2 mi

33 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
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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Downtown Dothan, AL, AL

Dothan, AL

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Downtown Philadelphia, AL, AL

Philadelphia, AL

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Trip Overview

Dothan, AL to Philadelphia, AL is 20.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via US 84, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama and the Southeast region, making it a simple hop. It's mainly highway driving, so you'll cover ground quickly. This route is ideal for a quick errand, a short visit to a nearby town, or as a connecting leg to a longer journey, offering a straightforward travel experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 10.2 mi 11m
East Main Street 7 mi 10m
CR 81 2 mi 5m
Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
CR 95 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 84 — 10.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 84 Business; AL 52

7.0 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 84

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 84
Use the right lane.
3

Continue on US 84

2.4 mi · 2 min · US 84
4

Continue on US 84

2.4 mi · 2 min · US 84
5

Continue on US 84

0.5 mi · 36 sec · US 84
6

Continue on US 84

0.7 mi · 48 sec · US 84
7

Continue on US 84

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 84
8

Continue on US 84

0.5 mi · 39 sec · US 84
9

Turn left onto CR 81

2.0 mi · 5 min · CR 81
Use the left lane.
10

At end of road, turn left onto CR 95

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street
11

Arrive at destination

CR 95

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street

Depart onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
17.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | CR 81

Turn left onto CR 81

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
19.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | CR 95 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto CR 95 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.10 one way

$6.21 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $3.43 $6.87
premium $4.65 $3.70 $7.39
diesel $5.35 $4.25 $8.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.12 $0.97
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
EV Truck/SUV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.29

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 May 10, 2026

Origin

Dothan, AL

Afternoon in Dothan on Wednesday

Local time

4:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Areas Of Fog

0 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 10 at 4:36AM EDT until May 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 10 at 4:36AM EDT until May 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Philadelphia, AL

Afternoon in Philadelphia on Wednesday

Local time

4:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Areas Of Fog

0 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 10 at 4:36AM EDT until May 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 10 at 4:36AM EDT until May 10 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

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 61% of this 20.2-mile drive is on highways. You'll encounter a continuous highway stretch of up to 10.2 miles on US 84. The remainder of the route transitions to surface roads, specifically East Main Street and CR 81. Expect a mix of faster highway cruising and slightly slower speeds as you enter more local areas.

61% 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: 10.2 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and East Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Dothan, AL to Philadelphia, AL is easy. At 28m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (CR 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (CR 95 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

321 ft 123 ft

Total Climb

124 ft

Total Descent

322 ft

Highest Point

321 ft

Elevation Range

198 ft

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 Philadelphia, AL

Full guide →

“City of Brotherly Love” · Founded 1682

Top landmarks

  • • Independence Hall — historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • • Liberty Bell — bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA that serves as a symbol of American inde...
  • • Philadelphia Museum of Art — art museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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: 20.2 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 (61%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on US 84. 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. 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 (US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (CR 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (CR 95 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Philadelphia, 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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