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Trip from Dothan, AL to Andalusia, AL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

77.9 mi

125 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

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

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Andalusia, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dothan, AL to Andalusia, AL covers 77.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 84, East Main Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.5 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.76 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.

Midpoint

38.9 miles from Dothan, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 77.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Dothan, AL to Andalusia, AL covers 77.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 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 43.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Dothan, AL to Andalusia, AL is easy. At 1h 40m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street

Depart onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
29.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 84

Turn right onto US 84

Navigation decision point

6
77.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | Court Square

Enter roundabout onto Court Square

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 43.5 mi 51m
East Main Street 21.4 mi 29m
North Main Street 4.6 mi 5m
West Cummings Avenue 3 mi 4m
Sanford Road 1.7 mi 2m
East Three Notch Street 0.8 mi 1m
East Stewart Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 43.5 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Andalusia, AL.

1

Start on US 84 Business; AL 52

21 mi · 29 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 84; AL 134

7.7 mi · 10 min · US 84; AL 134
3

Turn straight onto AL 88; AL 134

0.6 mi · 51 sec · South Main Street
4

Continue on AL 27; AL 88; AL 134

4.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
5

Continue on US 84

26 mi · 30 min · US 84
6

Continue on this road

1.4 mi · 2 min · this road
7

Continue on East Stewart Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue
8

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.4 mi · 31 sec · North Main Street
9

Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue
10

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · this road
11

Turn right onto US 84

9.4 mi · 11 min · US 84
12

Turn left onto Sanford Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Sanford Road
13

Turn straight onto East Three Notch Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Three Notch Street
14

Enter roundabout onto Court Square

204 ft · 4 sec · Court Square
15

Arrive at destination

Court Square

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.9 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.5 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 17 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.9 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andalusia, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dothan, AL

This is one driving day of about 77.9 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Dothan, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 43.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.9 mi from Dothan, AL · 52m into the drive

Downtown Elba, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elba, AL

39 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

Daleville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elba, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Dothan, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Andalusia, AL

The final approach into Andalusia, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bluebird Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Andalusia, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 77.9

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13349231698

Visit website

River Nile Cafe Westside

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

0.2 mi

Blue Moon Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mural City Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Bird & Bean Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

0.1 mi

Grit and Grind Coffee Andalusia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Andalusia, Alabama

0.3 mi

Bluebird Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 77.9

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13349231698

Visit website

River Nile Cafe Westside

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.6

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+13346991099

Visit website

Blue Moon Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346992172

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13344894020

Visit website

Boldly Going Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13344752660

Visit website

Hello Chonky Cookie Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13343930092

Visit website

MS LINDA'S

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.5

Elba, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13342826844

Visit website

The Outpost Casual Dine In / Take Out

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.4

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+13343300125

Visit website

Mural City Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Bird & Bean Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+13343403160

Visit website

Grit and Grind Coffee Andalusia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 77.9

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13346667220

Visit website

Basketcase Cafe' & Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346711117

Visit website

Wild Honey Coffee - West Gate

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13344752373

Visit website

Wild Honey Coffee - Central Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.6

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13344790261

Visit website

Grit and Grind Coffee Opp

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.2

Opp, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13344930924

Visit website

Dakota Coffee Works

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.6

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13346992555

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 5.6

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13347946736

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

+13349446400

Visit website

Downtown Books

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13343052599

Visit website

NOW 193- Downtown Dothan Luxury Lofts

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Dothan, Alabama

+13346998400

Visit website

Dothan Nurseries Greenhouse, Gardens, & Gifts

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13347946774

Visit website

Techway Automotive of Enterprise

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+13348359063

Visit website

CR Antiques & More

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13343792177

Visit website

Well Rooted CBD Dispensary + Boutique

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13346188065

Visit website

Park Place Shopping Center

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Sixtel Bottle & Growler House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 27.8

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 12–8 pm

+13344752042

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.76 one way

$23.53 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.91 $25.83
premium $4.56 $13.98 $27.96
diesel $5.61 $17.20 $34.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Enterprise, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Dothan, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Dothan, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Dothan, Alabama

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Dothan, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Nissan Charging Station

Dothan, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Enterprise, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Dothan, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 9 Other: 3 Tesla Destination: 2 Tesla: 1 InCharge: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12
EV Truck/SUV 31.2 0 $10.91 $4.99

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Morning in Dothan on Saturday

Local time

10:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andalusia, AL

Morning in Andalusia on Saturday

Local time

10:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°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

27 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

1h 40m 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 Andalusia, AL covers 77.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 84, East Main Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.9 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 $11.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Dothan, AL to Andalusia, AL is easy. At 1h 40m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Dothan, AL to Andalusia, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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