Origin
Butler, AL
Late night in Butler on Wednesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, AL to Dothan, AL
Data updated 1 second ago
Drive Time
4h 39m
Distance
219.8 mi
354 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 26m
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6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 49m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Butler, AL to Dothan, AL covers 219.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 84, US 31, West Pushmataha Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 109.8 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.19 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
109.9 miles from Butler, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 39m highway drive covering 219.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 84 and US 31. The longest continuous stretch is about 109.8 miles on US 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 109.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 28.1 miles in near US 43.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (US 43): Navigation decision point; at 53.8 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point; at 108.7 miles (US 31; US 84): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
28.1 mi into trip
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~41m in
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US 43
Turn right onto US 43
Navigation decision point
4
53.8 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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US 84
Turn left onto US 84
Navigation decision point
6
108.7 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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US 31; US 84
At end of road, turn left onto US 31; US 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
141.2 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
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US 29; US 84 / Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
Turn left onto US 29; US 84 / Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
Navigation decision point
5
190.2 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
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AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 109.8 mi | 2h 15m |
| US 31 | 29.3 mi | 35m |
| West Pushmataha Street | 28.1 mi | 41m |
| US 43 | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Martin Luther King Junior Expressway | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| East Park Avenue | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| North Jackson Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Stewart Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 109.8 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 10
28 mi
·
41 min
·
West Pushmataha Street
2
Turn right onto US 43
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 43
3
Turn left onto AL 295
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jackson Street
4
Turn left onto US 84
32 mi
·
39 min
·
US 84
5
Continue on US 84; AL 47 Truck
225 ft
·
5 sec
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US 84; AL 47 Truck
6
Continue on US 84; AL 41
23 mi
·
25 min
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US 84; AL 41
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 31; US 84
29 mi
·
35 min
·
US 31; US 84
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 84; AL 55
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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US 84; AL 55
9
Turn left onto US 29; US 84
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
10
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
11
Continue on West Cummings Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cummings Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
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South Main Street
13
Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Stewart Avenue
14
Continue on US 84
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 84
15
Continue on AL 27; AL 88; AL 134
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on AL 88; AL 134
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
East Park Avenue
17
Continue on US 84
21 mi
·
29 min
·
US 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
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 109.9 miles from Butler, AL, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.8 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.9 miles or 2h 19m 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 47m
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 Butler, 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 Butler, AL
This is one driving day of about 219.8 miles and 4h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Butler, 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 US 84 for about 109.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.9 mi from Butler, AL · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 109.9 miles from Butler, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.8 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
$33.19 one way
$66.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $39.45 | $78.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.08 | $10.55 |
| Efficient EV | 55 | 0 | $19.23 | $8.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.77 | $14.07 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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
5:26 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
32 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 39m 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 Butler, AL to Dothan, AL covers 219.8 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, US 31, West Pushmataha 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 109.9 miles from Butler, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.19 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 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (US 43): Navigation decision point; at 53.8 miles (US 84): Navigation decision point; at 108.7 miles (US 31; US 84): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Butler, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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