Origin
Enterprise, AL
Late night in Enterprise on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enterprise, AL to Dothan, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enterprise, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across Southeast Alabama, the 29.7-mile connection between Enterprise and Dothan is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the drive is quite short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should be plenty to cover the distance, keeping your travel costs minimal. This highway-focused route is practical for commuters or travelers moving between these two regional hubs. It functions best as a direct, no-fuss journey that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 21.1 mi | 29m |
| East Park Avenue | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Lee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 21.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enterprise, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on West Lee Street
153 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Lee Street
2
Turn right onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134
381 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on AL 27; AL 88; AL 134
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on AL 88; AL 134
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
East Park Avenue
5
Continue on US 84
21 mi
·
29 min
·
US 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street
Turn right onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Dothan, AL
Late night in Dothan on Tuesday
Local time
3:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by highway travel, as 71% of your journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will navigate through East Park Avenue and South Main Street before settling into the primary leg of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 21.1 miles along US 84, allowing for a steady and consistent pace. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the experience is predictable and efficient rather than technical or winding. You will find that the road maintains a reliable character throughout the transition from the Enterprise area into Dothan.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 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 Park Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Enterprise, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 41m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
371 ft
161 ft
Total Climb
311 ft
Total Descent
341 ft
Highest Point
371 ft
~14.9 mi in
Elevation Range
210 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Enterprise, AL
Full guide →Enterprise is a southeastern city located in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and serves as the county seat of Coffee County.
Arriving 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
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 41m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 miles on US 84. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dothan, 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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