Origin
Dothan, AL
Evening in Dothan on Thursday
Local time
6:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dothan, AL to Alexander City, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 22m
Distance
150.7 mi
243 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexander City, AL
Eva Hamitaj
Trip Overview
The drive from Dothan, AL to Alexander City, AL covers 150.7 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 231, Central Plank Road, AL 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.8 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.76 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
75.4 miles from Dothan, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 150.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 150.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 231 and Central Plank Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.8 miles on US 231.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 231 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and Central Plank Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.6 miles (US 231; AL 21): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.7 miles (US 231; AL 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
104.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
US 231; AL 21
Take the exit onto US 231; AL 21 toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
9
104.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
US 231; AL 21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 231; AL 21 toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
5
104.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
US 231; AL 21 / Wetumpka Highway
Merge onto US 231; AL 21 / Wetumpka Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
150.6 mi into trip
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~3h 21m in
|
Main Street
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 93.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Central Plank Road | 14.7 mi | 21m |
| AL 22 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Wetumpka Highway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| State Route 9 | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Montgomery Highway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Old Central Plank Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 93.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Alexander City, AL.
1
Start on US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Saint Andrews Street
3
Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Burdeshaw Street
4
Turn right onto US 231 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oates Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 Business
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Montgomery Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 231
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 231
7
Continue on US 231
16 mi
·
20 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 231
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 231
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
10
Continue on US 231; AL 10
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231; AL 10
15
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
16
Continue on US 231; AL 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 231; AL 10
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 231; AL 10
18
Continue on US 231
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 231
19
Continue on US 231
36 mi
·
42 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto US 80; US 231; AL 21
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 231; AL 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 231; AL 21
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 231; AL 21
23
Take the exit onto US 231; AL 21
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 231; AL 21
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 231; AL 21
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 231; AL 21
Toward US 231 North, AL 21 North: Wetumpka
Use the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto US 231; AL 21
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Wetumpka Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 231; AL 21
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 231; AL 21
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn slight right onto AL 9
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Central Plank Road
29
Continue on AL 9
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Central Plank Road
30
Continue on AL 9
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Central Plank Road
31
Continue on AL 9
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
State Route 9
32
Turn right onto AL 22
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
AL 22
33
Continue on Lee Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lee Street
34
Turn left
243 ft
·
5 sec
35
At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Washington Street
36
Continue on AL 63
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broad Street
37
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
38
Turn right onto Court Square
291 ft
·
12 sec
·
Court Square
39
Arrive at destination
Court Square
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 75.4 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.8 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 33 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.4 miles or 1h 39m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexander City, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Dothan, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Dothan, AL
This is one driving day of about 150.7 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Dothan, 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 231 for about 93.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.4 mi from Dothan, AL · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.4 miles from Dothan, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 231 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.8 miles.
Arriving in Alexander City, AL
The final approach into Alexander City, 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 Alexander City, 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
$22.76 one way
$45.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.98 | $49.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.27 | $66.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.82 | $7.23 |
| Efficient EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.19 | $6.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.10 | $9.64 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Alexander City, AL
Evening in Alexander City on Thursday
Local time
6:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 22m 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 Dothan, AL to Alexander City, AL covers 150.7 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 231, Central Plank Road, AL 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.4 miles from Dothan, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.76 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.6 miles (US 231; AL 21): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.7 miles (US 231; AL 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Dothan, AL to Alexander City, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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