Origin
Troy, AL
Late night in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, 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
1h 17m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Troy to Dothan, you can expect a straightforward 55.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough to complete in a single sitting without the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, it is an economical way to travel across the Southeast region of Alabama. You will primarily navigate via US 231, transitioning through North Brundidge Street and North Saint Andrews Street as you arrive. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, the simplicity of this drive makes it a stress-free connection between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 53.5 mi | 1h 11m |
| North Brundidge Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Saint Andrews Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Powell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 53.5 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on this road
87 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
274 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto North Brundidge Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Brundidge Street
4
Turn left onto US 231; AL 10
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 231; AL 10
38 mi
·
47 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Troy, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.3 — 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
|
East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Brundidge Street
Turn right onto North Brundidge Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 231; AL 10
Turn left onto US 231; AL 10
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
West Powell Street
Turn left onto West Powell Street
Navigation decision point
3
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
North Saint Andrews Street
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.43 one way
$16.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.02 | $20.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Ozark, AL
28 mi in
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
1h 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on US 231, which accounts for a massive 53.5-mile stretch of uninterrupted travel. Because the route is so heavily dominated by highway driving, you can anticipate a steady, consistent pace once you clear the initial local streets. It lacks the complexity of winding backroads, offering instead a direct and predictable path from start to finish. Expect a focused, no-nonsense experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical turns or varied terrain.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.5 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and North Brundidge Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Walnut 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 1h 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: near the start (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Brundidge Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 231; AL 10): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
540 ft
232 ft
Total Climb
318 ft
Total Descent
536 ft
Highest Point
540 ft
Elevation Range
308 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Troy, AL
Full guide →Founded 1838
Troy is the county seat of Pike County in the River Heritage region of Alabama.
Top landmarks
- • College Street Historic District (Troy, Alabama) — historic district in Alabama, United States
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 1h 17m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.5 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: near the start (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Brundidge Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 231; AL 10): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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