Eutaw to Dothan is 219.9 miles and takes about 4 hours 47 minutes via US 231, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Alabama, traveling from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with more local road conditions. Given the relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
109.9 miles from Eutaw, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 231
62 mi
1h 22m
Troy Highway
34.7 mi
41m
Edmund Pettus Bridge
34.5 mi
40m
Washington Street
28.7 mi
35m
Greensboro Street
20.6 mi
28m
AL 61
18.1 mi
25m
US 80
11.1 mi
14m
South Boulevard
5.4 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 62 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eutaw, AL and Dothan, AL.
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Start on US 11
146 ft·9 sec·Springfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 11; AL 14
0.2 mi·23 sec·Boligee Street
3
Continue on US 43; AL 14
21 mi·28 min·Greensboro Street
4
Turn left onto AL 14
1.6 mi·2 min·State Street
5
Turn right onto AL 61
18 mi·25 min·AL 61
6
Turn left onto North Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Street
7
Turn right onto AL 183
0.2 mi·43 sec·East Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 80
29 mi·35 min·Washington Street
9
Turn right onto US 80 Business; AL 22
1.8 mi·3 min·Broad Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 80 Business
35 mi·40 min·Edmund Pettus Bridge
11
Continue on US 80; AL 21
9.9 mi·12 min·US 80; AL 21
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
1.2 mi·1 min·US 80
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 168Toward US 80, US 82
14
Turn right onto US 80; US 82; AL 21
5.4 mi·8 min·South Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto US 82; US 231
35 mi·41 min·Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 231
7.7 mi·9 min·US 231
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.1 mi·9 sec·US 231; AL 10
18
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.0 mi·3 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi·10 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 231; AL 10
38 mi·47 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi·11 min·US 231
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Powell Street
23
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Saint Andrews Street
24
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
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Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour 47-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to allow for a relaxed pace and to avoid any potential afternoon traffic. With a total distance of 219.9 miles, you'll likely only need one significant stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 62-mile stretch on US 231, as services can be spaced out. Budgeting around $33 for fuel should cover the trip comfortably.
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 109.9 miles from Eutaw, AL, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 48 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.9 miles or 2h 23m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dothan, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eutaw, 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 Eutaw, AL
This is one driving day of about 219.9 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Eutaw, 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 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
$10 to $20
Montgomery, Alabama
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 117 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 11; AL 14 / Boligee Street
Turn left onto US 11; AL 14 / Boligee Street
Navigation decision point
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40.4 mi into trip|~57m in|North Street
Turn left onto North Street
Navigation decision point
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40.6 mi into trip|~58m in|AL 183 / East Avenue
Turn right onto AL 183 / East Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
69.6 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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117 mi into trip|~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 80, US 82
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 168
Toward US 80, US 82
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.21 one way
$66.42 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$36.46
$72.91
premium
$4.56
$39.47
$78.94
diesel
$5.61
$48.55
$97.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66
0
$23.09
$10.56
Efficient EV
55
0
$19.24
$8.80
EV Truck/SUV
88
1
$30.79
$14.07
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Eutaw, AL
Late night
in Eutaw on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dothan, AL
Late night
in Dothan on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 62 miles on US 231, which provides a good pace. The drive will transition between more open highway segments and potentially some slower, more local road sections as you navigate through various towns. The Edmund Pettus Bridge is a notable point on the route, indicating a shift in the driving environment.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62 mi on US 231.
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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 11; AL 14 / Boligee Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 219.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 (US 11; AL 14 / Boligee Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.6 miles (AL 183 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 47m. Total distance: 219.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62 miles on US 231. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 11; AL 14 / Boligee Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.6 miles (AL 183 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Dothan, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
