Origin
Midland City, AL
Morning in Midland City on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midland City, AL to Dothan, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland City, AL
Osviel Rodriguez Valdés
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Midland City to Dothan, Alabama, you are looking at a quick and straightforward 9.8-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 17 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate primarily via 3rd Street, County Road 59, and West Powell Street to reach your destination within the same Southeast region. With a fuel budget of just $2, the drive is highly economical and serves as an efficient local connection. Because the entire route is brief, it is perfect for those who prioritize speed and simplicity over a long-distance road trip experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| County Road 59 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Saint Andrews Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| AL 134 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Powell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kelly Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 8.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland City, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 134
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kelly Avenue
2
Turn left onto AL 134
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
3rd Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto AL 134
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
AL 134
4
Turn left onto County Road 59
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 59
5
Turn left onto US 231
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 231
6
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
8
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
9
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 134 / 3rd Street
Turn left onto AL 134 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 134
At end of road, turn right onto AL 134
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
County Road 59
Turn left onto County Road 59
Navigation decision point
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Powell Street
Turn left onto West Powell Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Saint Andrews Street
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
17m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on major highways, as the route relies entirely on surface roads that transition through the local area. Because there is no longest stretch of highway to speak of, your focus will remain on navigating the various turns that define the character of this short commute. The road layout demands your attention as you move from Midland City toward Dothan, offering a steady pace that reflects the local geography. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without any monotonous highway stretches.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and County Road 59. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AL 134 / 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AL 134 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AL 134): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (County Road 59): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dothan, AL
Full guide →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.
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 17m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on US 231. 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: at 0.1 miles (AL 134 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (AL 134): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (County Road 59): Navigation decision point.
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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