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Trip from Dothan, AL to Alexandria, AL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 32m

Distance

214.7 mi

345 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 19m ★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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unincorporated census-designated place in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States

Alexandria, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dothan, AL to Alexandria, AL covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 231, Wetumpka Highway, Montgomery Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 172.4 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.42 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

107.3 miles from Dothan, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 214.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 32m highway drive covering 214.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 231 and Wetumpka Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 172.4 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 172.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and Wetumpka Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 214.7 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: 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 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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.
5
195.1 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in | Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 231 172.4 mi 3h 28m
Wetumpka Highway 8.2 mi 9m
Montgomery Highway 7.1 mi 11m
Bynum Leatherwood Road 6.4 mi 9m
Eastern Boulevard 6 mi 8m
Priebes Mill Road 3.9 mi 6m
US 431 3.5 mi 4m
Coldwater Road 3.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 231 — 172.4 mi, about 3h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Alexandria, 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

81 mi · 1 hr 34 min · US 231; AL 21
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Turn left onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Main Street
29

Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street

273 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
30

Turn straight onto CR 47

1.5 mi · 3 min · Jennifer Road
31

Turn left onto Priebes Mill Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · Priebes Mill Road
32

Continue on AL 202

3.3 mi · 4 min · Coldwater Road
33

Turn left onto CR 109

6.1 mi · 8 min · Bynum Leatherwood Road
Use the left lane.
34

Enter roundabout onto CR 109

128 ft · 2 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
35

Continue on CR 109

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Bynum Leatherwood Road
36

At end of road, turn left onto US 431

3.5 mi · 4 min · US 431
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Turn right onto CR 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway
38

Turn left onto Stadium Drive

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Stadium Drive
39

Arrive at destination

Stadium Drive

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 107.3 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.4 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 47 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 107.3 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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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 214.7 miles and 4h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 172.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.3 mi from Dothan, AL · 2h 19m into the drive

city in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Millbrook, AL

107 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

Brundidge, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.3 miles from Dothan, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 231 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 172.4 miles.

Arriving in Alexandria, AL

The final approach into Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Freedom Riders National Monument

Freedom Riders National Monument

National Monument

In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 207.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.42 one way

$64.85 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $35.59 $71.19
premium $4.56 $38.54 $77.07
diesel $5.61 $47.40 $94.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 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 64.4 0 $22.54 $10.31
Efficient EV 53.7 0 $18.79 $8.59
EV Truck/SUV 85.9 1 $30.06 $13.74

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dothan, AL

Night in Dothan on Thursday

Local time

10:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alexandria, AL

Night in Alexandria on Thursday

Local time

10:49 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 32m 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 Dothan, AL to Alexandria, AL covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 231, Wetumpka Highway, Montgomery Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.3 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 $32.42 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 214.7 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: 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 Alexandria, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Freedom Riders National Monument.

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