Origin
Abbeville, AL
Evening in Abbeville on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbeville, AL to Dothan, AL
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit in Southeast Alabama, the 27.1-mile trip from Abbeville to Dothan is a highly efficient choice. Expect to spend about 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 431, Ozark Road, and Kirkland Street to complete the journey. With a fuel budget of roughly $4, this is a budget-friendly route for local travel. Because both towns are located within the Southeast region of the state, the drive maintains a consistent local feel throughout the transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.5 miles from Abbeville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
You will find this to be a highway-focused drive, with approximately 85% of your travel time spent on major roads. The experience is defined by a significant 23.1-mile stretch along US 431, which provides the bulk of your momentum. Because the route is designed for efficiency, you won't encounter the winding, technical turns found on backroads, but rather a more direct path between these two communities. Expect a steady, predictable pace as you transition from the smaller roads of Abbeville onto the primary highway corridors leading into Dothan.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 431 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and Ozark Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 27 / Kirkland Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 27.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 27 / Kirkland Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (AL 27 / Ozark Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AL 27 / Kirkland Street
Turn right onto AL 27 / Kirkland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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AL 27 / Ozark Road
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 27 / Ozark Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
4
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 431
Turn left onto US 431
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
26 mi into trip
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~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
26 mi into trip
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~34m in
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US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Turn left onto US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 431 | 23.1 mi | 28m |
| Ozark Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Kirkland Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Saint Andrews Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Oates Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Powell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 431
— 23.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 10
87 ft
·
5 sec
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West Washington Street
2
Turn right onto AL 27
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Kirkland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto AL 27
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Ozark Road
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn left onto US 431
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 431
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 431; AL 134
9.2 mi
·
12 min
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US 431; AL 134
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
157 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 231 Business
208 ft
·
4 sec
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Montgomery Highway
8
Continue on US 231 Business
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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North Oates Street
9
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
10
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Saint Andrews Street
11
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
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East Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Trip Plan
Since this drive takes less than an hour, you have maximum flexibility when planning your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 27.1-mile distance without needing to build in scheduled stops for fuel or rest. Keep in mind that US 431 serves as your primary artery for the majority of the trip, so monitor traffic reports for that specific highway before you head out. Because the fuel cost is estimated at only $4, you can comfortably fill up at either end of the route without worrying about finding mid-trip stations. Use the time saved on this short transit to focus your itinerary on your destination once you arrive in Dothan.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.5 miles from Abbeville, AL, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.1 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 27.1 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.5 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
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 Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, AL
This is one driving day of about 27.1 miles and 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Abbeville, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 431 for about 23.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.5 mi from Abbeville, AL · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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
Arriving in Dothan, AL
The final approach into Dothan, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dothan, AL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| premium | $4.61 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Dothan on Sunday
Local time
6:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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
29 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
37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abbeville, AL to Dothan, AL covers 27.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 431, Ozark Road, Kirkland Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Abbeville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 27.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 27 / Kirkland Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (AL 27 / Ozark Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 431): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Abbeville, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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