Origin
Columbiana, AL
Morning in Columbiana on Monday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbiana, AL to Dothan, AL
Drive Time
3h
Distance
170.3 mi
274 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbiana, AL
Andrius La Rotta
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbiana, AL to Dothan, AL covers 170.3 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shelby Road, County Road 47, County Road 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.2 miles from Columbiana, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 170.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shelby Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Columbiana, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbiana, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 47 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 99 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ann Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Zelda Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carter Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Shelby Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbiana, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on South Main Street
413 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Keep slight left
89 ft
·
3 sec
3
Turn right onto Shelby Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Shelby Road
4
Continue on County Road 47
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 47
5
Turn right onto County Road 99
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 99
6
Turn right
13 mi
·
17 min
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
8
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
43 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
I-85 North: Atlanta
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 85 North: Atlanta
11
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Ann Street
13
Turn right onto Ann Street
436 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ann Street
14
Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Zelda Road
15
Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Carter Hill Road
16
Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
McGehee Road
17
Continue on Troy Highway
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Highway
18
Continue straight
7.7 mi
·
9 min
19
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
20
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
21
Continue straight
7.6 mi
·
10 min
22
Continue straight
38 mi
·
47 min
23
Continue straight
6.2 mi
·
11 min
24
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
25
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
26
Turn left onto East Main Street
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
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 85.2 miles from Columbiana, AL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.2 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
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 Columbiana, 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 Columbiana, AL
This is one driving day of about 170.3 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbiana, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.2 mi from Columbiana, AL · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 85.2 miles from Columbiana, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$26.03 one way
$52.07 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $28.56 | $57.11 |
| premium | $4.61 | $30.91 | $61.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.83 | $75.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.88 | $8.17 |
| Efficient EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.90 | $6.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.84 | $10.90 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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 Monday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Clio, AL
85 mi in
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
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
3h 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 Columbiana, AL to Dothan, AL covers 170.3 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shelby Road, County Road 47, County Road 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.2 miles from Columbiana, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.03 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Columbiana, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbiana, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbiana, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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