Origin
Kinsey, AL
Morning in Kinsey on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinsey, 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
12m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinsey, AL
Maksim Goncharenok
Trip Overview
Kinsey, AL to Dothan, AL is 7 miles and takes about 12m via Reeves Street, Broad Street, North Saint Andrews Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Alabama. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a same-day excursion or a brief leg of a longer journey. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route offers a low-commitment travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reeves Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Broad Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Saint Andrews Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Oates Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Highway 431 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Powell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Reeves Street
— 4.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinsey, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on CR 41
71 ft
·
8 sec
·
Walden Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
3
Turn left onto Old Highway 431
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Old Highway 431
4
Turn slight left onto US 431
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Reeves Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
157 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 231 Business
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
7
Continue on US 231 Business
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Oates Street
8
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
9
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
10
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.9 — 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
|
CR 41 / Broad Street
Turn left onto CR 41 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Old Highway 431
Turn left onto Old Highway 431
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 431 / Reeves Street
Turn slight left onto US 431 / Reeves Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Turn left onto US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Morning in Dothan on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 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
12m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 40% highway share. You'll navigate through town via Reeves Street, Broad Street, and North Saint Andrews Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles on Reeves Street. Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and city-like conditions rather than open highway cruising.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Reeves Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 41 / Broad 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 7 miles you will encounter 8 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 (CR 41 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Old Highway 431): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 431 / Reeves Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 12m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Reeves Street. 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 (CR 41 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Old Highway 431): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 431 / Reeves Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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