Origin
Bayou La Batre, AL
Late night in Bayou La Batre on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bayou La Batre, AL to Dothan, AL
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
222.7 mi
358 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
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6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayou La Batre, AL
Alfo Medeiros
Trip Overview
The drive from Bayou La Batre, AL to Dothan, AL covers 222.7 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, US 231, Glenwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.3 miles from Bayou La Batre, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 23m highway drive covering 222.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 174.7 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 174.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 26.3 miles in near I 10.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189 miles (FL 273 / Glenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
26.3 mi into trip
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~36m in
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I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
185.4 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
Take the exit toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City
4
189 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
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FL 273 / Glenwood Avenue
Turn right onto FL 273 / Glenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
203.5 mi into trip
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~3h 56m in
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US 231
At end of road, turn left onto US 231
Navigation decision point
4
222.7 mi into trip
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~4h 23m in
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US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bayou La Batre, AL to Dothan, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Panama City along the way.
Panama City
185.4 mi in
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~3h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 174.7 mi | 3h 10m |
| US 231 | 17.4 mi | 21m |
| Glenwood Avenue | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| Padgett Switch Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| CR 39 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Saint Andrews Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| South Wintzell Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 174.7 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayou La Batre, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 188
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wintzell Avenue
2
Turn right onto Padgett Switch Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Padgett Switch Road
3
Continue on CR 39
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
CR 39
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge onto I 10
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 10
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
159 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City
8
Turn left onto FL 77
3.2 mi
·
6 min
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Main Street
9
Turn right onto FL 273
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Glenwood Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 231
400 ft
·
7 sec
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US 231
11
Continue on US 231
13 mi
·
15 min
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US 231
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 231
4.1 mi
·
5 min
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US 231
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight right onto South Saint Andrews Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
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South Saint Andrews Street
14
Turn right onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
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3 sec
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East Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 111.3 miles from Bayou La Batre, AL, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.7 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.3 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
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 Bayou La Batre, 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 Bayou La Batre, AL
This is one driving day of about 222.7 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bayou La Batre, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 174.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.3 mi from Bayou La Batre, AL · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.3 miles from Bayou La Batre, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.63 one way
$67.27 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $36.92 | $73.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $39.97 | $79.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.17 | $98.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.38 | $10.69 |
| Efficient EV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.49 | $8.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.1 | 1 | $31.18 | $14.25 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Wednesday
Local time
5:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
4h 23m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bayou La Batre, AL to Dothan, AL covers 222.7 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 231, Glenwood Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.3 miles from Bayou La Batre, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.3 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189 miles (FL 273 / Glenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Bayou La Batre, AL to Dothan, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Panama City along the way.
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