Trip from Dothan, AL to Enterprise, AL

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

138.7 mi

223 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 52m ★

6 AM

3h 3m

8 AM

3h 26m

10 AM

3h 11m

12 PM

3h 9m

3 PM

3h 13m

5 PM

3h 25m

8 PM

2h 56m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Dothan and Enterprise, Alabama, covers a total distance of 138.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 3 minutes. Since this route is well-suited for a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Plan for a fuel budget of approximately $21 to cover the trip, which keeps costs quite manageable for a regional drive. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, making this a highly efficient way to move through the Southeast. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it a practical choice for your travel calendar.

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

69.4 miles from Dothan, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 87% of this journey is spent on high-speed roads. Your path relies heavily on US 231, I-65, and Montgomery Highway, providing a consistent driving surface for the duration of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, consisting of 89.1 miles along US 231. Because of this high highway share, the personality of the route is defined by steady cruising rather than technical turns or winding local lanes. You should be prepared for a consistent pace that favors directness over scenic detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 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 89.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and I 65. 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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 138.7 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 101.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 101.3 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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 none lane.

101.1 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Turn left toward Ann Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 3 Toward Ann Street South

101.3 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | I 85

Merge onto I 85

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

103.9 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I-65 North: Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I-65 North: Birmingham

132.8 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Take the exit toward Verbana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 200 Toward Verbana

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Dothan, AL to Enterprise, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Street South along the way.

Ann Street South

101.1 mi in | ~2h 12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 231	89.1 mi	1h 51m
I 65	28.7 mi	31m
Montgomery Highway	7.1 mi	11m
County Road 59	4.8 mi	11m
I 85	2.5 mi	3m
McGehee Road	1.5 mi	2m
Zelda Road	1.1 mi	2m
Carter Hill Road	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 231 — 89.1 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 84 Business; AL 52

111 ft · 5 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street

Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Burdeshaw Street

Turn right onto US 231 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Oates Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 Business

7.1 mi · 11 min · Montgomery Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 231

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231

16 mi · 20 min · US 231

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231

21 mi · 24 min · US 231

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.5 mi · 55 sec · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 231

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231

36 mi · 42 min · US 231

Use the none lane.

Continue on McGehee Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · McGehee Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Carter Hill Road

Continue on Zelda Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

Turn right onto Ann Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Ann Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 3 Toward Ann Street South Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 85

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 85

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I-65 North: Birmingham

Merge onto I 65; US 82

29 mi · 31 min · I 65; US 82

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 200 Toward Verbana

Turn left onto County Road 59

4.8 mi · 11 min · County Road 59

Turn left onto County Road 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Road 24

Arrive at destination

County Road 24

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for one stop will help you break up the three-hour duration comfortably. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before starting that long 89.1-mile stretch on US 231, as finding service stations can be less frequent on certain segments. Since the route utilizes major arteries like I-65, be mindful of potential traffic fluctuations near larger hubs. Using your single allotted stop to stretch your legs after the initial highway push will keep you alert for the final leg of the drive. Embracing the efficiency of these main roads allows you to reach Enterprise with minimal stress and predictable timing.

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 69.4 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 1h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.1 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 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.4 miles or 1h 32m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enterprise, 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 138.7 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 89.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.4 mi from Dothan, AL · 1h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clio, AL

69 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

Clio, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clio, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.4 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 89.1 miles.

Arriving in Enterprise, AL

The final approach into Enterprise, 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 Enterprise, 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

$21.20 one way

$42.41 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$23.26	$46.51
premium	$4.61	$25.17	$50.35
diesel	$5.64	$30.81	$61.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.6	$14.56	$6.66
Efficient EV	34.7	$12.14	$5.55
EV Truck/SUV	55.5	$19.42	$8.88

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Dothan, AL

Afternoon in Dothan on Sunday

Local time

3:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enterprise, AL

Afternoon in Enterprise on Sunday

Local time

3:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Clio, AL

69 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

2 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 3m 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 Enterprise, AL covers 138.7 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 231, I 65, 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 69.4 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 $21.20 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.

On the drive from Dothan, AL to Enterprise, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Street South along the way.

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