Origin
Rehobeth, AL
Morning in Rehobeth on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rehobeth, 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
16m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rehobeth, AL
Sebastian Luna
Trip Overview
This short 8.9-mile drive from Rehobeth to Dothan, Alabama, is easily manageable in just 16 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. The journey is straightforward, primarily utilizing local roads like CR 203, South Oates Street, and South Saint Andrews Street, with only about 31% on highways. You'll find the fuel cost for this short hop to be very low, estimated at just $1. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility, allowing you to depart at your convenience without needing an overnight stay. It's a simple, direct connection within the Southeast region of Alabama.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CR 203 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Oates Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Saint Andrews Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West Saunders Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Malvern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CR 203
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rehobeth, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on Malvern Road
446 ft
·
14 sec
·
Malvern Road
2
Turn left onto CR 203
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
CR 203
3
Turn right onto West Saunders Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saunders Road
4
Turn left onto US 231
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Oates Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight right onto South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Saint Andrews Street
6
Turn right onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 203
Turn left onto CR 203
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Saunders Road
Turn right onto West Saunders Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 231 / South Oates Street
Turn left onto US 231 / South Oates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Rehobeth to Dothan presents a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with some highway travel. With 31% of the route on highways, you'll encounter varying speeds and road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 2.8 miles on CR 203, offering a brief period of consistent driving before transitioning. Expect a blend of town driving and potentially quicker sections, characteristic of a route that connects smaller communities to a larger hub. This drive won't feel like a monotonous highway grind but rather a practical connection with a few different road personalities.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on CR 203.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 203.
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 16m drive. You will face about 4 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 (CR 203): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (West Saunders Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 231 / South Oates 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 16m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on CR 203. 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 (CR 203): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (West Saunders Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 231 / South Oates 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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