Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dothan, AL
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Philadelphia, AL
Trev W. Adams
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.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Philadelphia, AL.
Start on US 84 Business; AL 52
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Continue on US 84
Turn left onto CR 81
At end of road, turn left onto CR 95
Arrive at destination
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.
Depart onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 81
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto CR 95 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
| premium | $4.29 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dothan on Monday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 7:45PM CDT until June 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Late night in Philadelphia on Monday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 7:45PM CDT until June 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
124 ft
Total Descent
322 ft
Highest Point
321 ft
Elevation Range
198 ft
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
“City of Brotherly Love” · Founded 1682
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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