Trip from Dothan, AL to Fultondale, AL

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

200 mi

322 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 53m ★

6 AM

4h 6m

8 AM

4h 32m

10 AM

4h 15m

12 PM

4h 13m

3 PM

4h 16m

5 PM

4h 31m

8 PM

3h 58m

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

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Fultondale, AL

Tomás Asurmendi

Trip Overview

This 200-mile drive from Dothan to Fultondale, Alabama, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 6 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-65 and US 231, with a small portion on Montgomery Highway, making it a 92% highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $30, this route offers an efficient way to travel within the Southeast region. The drive is generally straightforward, designed for getting you to your destination without extensive detours. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Alabama cities.

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

100 miles from Dothan, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 92% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 92.8 miles on I-65, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority is interstate, the inclusion of US 231 and Montgomery Highway introduces some variation, transitioning from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and moments of more varied scenery and traffic.

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

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 231. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 200 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 197 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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 straight lane.

101.1 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Turn left toward Ann Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 3 Toward Ann Street South

197 mi into trip | ~4h in

Take the exit toward US 31: Fultondale

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 265B Toward US 31: Fultondale

198 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 31: Fultondale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 31: Fultondale

198.2 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 31 North: Fultondale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 31 North: Fultondale

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Ann Street South

101.1 mi in | ~2h 13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	92.8 mi	1h 42m
US 231	89.1 mi	1h 51m
Montgomery Highway	7.1 mi	11m
I 85	2.5 mi	3m
McGehee Road	1.5 mi	2m
Decatur Highway	1.1 mi	1m
Zelda Road	1.1 mi	2m
Carter Hill Road	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 92.8 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Fultondale, 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 straight lane.

Continue on US 231

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 231

Continue on US 231

16 mi · 20 min · US 231

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 231

21 mi · 24 min · US 231

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 231; AL 10

Continue on US 231; AL 10

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.5 mi · 55 sec · US 231; AL 10

Use the straight 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

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 231; AL 10

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 231; AL 10

Continue on US 231

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 231

Continue on US 231

36 mi · 42 min · US 231

Use the straight 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

93 mi · 1 hr 42 min · I 65; US 82

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 265B Toward US 31: Fultondale Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 31: Fultondale Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 31 North: Fultondale Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Decatur Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Whaley Road

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Whaley Road

Arrive at destination

Whaley Road

Trip Plan

Given this drive clocks in at just over 4 hours, it's perfectly suited for a single day. Aim to depart Dothan in the morning to maximize daylight hours and allow for a relaxed pace. While there's only one recommended stop on this route, be mindful of your fuel levels, especially during the 92.8-mile stretch on I-65. Planning to refuel before you hit that longer segment can prevent any unnecessary delays. The flexibility of a shorter drive means you can easily adjust your timing for a mid-day meal or a brief stretch break as needed.

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 100 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 2h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.8 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100 miles or 2h 10m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fultondale, 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 200 miles and 4h 6m.

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 I 65 for about 92.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100 mi from Dothan, AL · 2h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

100 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.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100 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 I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.8 miles.

Arriving in Fultondale, AL

The final approach into Fultondale, 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 Fultondale, 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

$30.20 one way

$60.41 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$33.16	$66.31
premium	$4.56	$35.90	$71.80
diesel	$5.61	$44.16	$88.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60	$21.00	$9.60
Efficient EV	50	$17.50	$8.00
EV Truck/SUV	80	$28.00	$12.80

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 7 hours ago

Origin

Dothan, AL

Late night in Dothan on Wednesday

Local time

4:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fultondale, AL

Late night in Fultondale on Wednesday

Local time

4:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

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

4h 6m 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 Fultondale, AL covers 200 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, US 231, 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 100 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 $30.20 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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Trip from Dothan, AL to Fultondale, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fultondale, AL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dothan, AL

Fultondale, AL

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 6m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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