Trip from Dothan, AL to La Fayette, AL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 431, North Eufaula Avenue, AL 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from Dothan, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Dothan, AL to La Fayette, AL?

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

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

134.1 mi

216 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 53m ★

6 AM

3h 4m

8 AM

3h 27m

10 AM

3h 12m

12 PM

3h 10m

3 PM

3h 13m

5 PM

3h 26m

8 PM

2h 57m

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

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La Fayette, AL

Magda Ehlers

Trip Overview

The drive from Dothan, AL to La Fayette, AL covers 134.1 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 431, North Eufaula Avenue, AL 169 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.1 miles on US 431. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.25 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

67.1 miles from Dothan, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 134.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 4m highway drive covering 134.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 431 and North Eufaula Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.1 miles on US 431.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 431 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 431 and North Eufaula Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 431 Business / Reeves Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 134.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 431 Business / Reeves Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.4 miles (US 80; AL 169): Navigation decision point; at 110.4 miles (South Uniroyal Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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 431 Business / Reeves Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 431 Business / Reeves Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

93.4 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | US 80; AL 169

At end of road, turn left onto US 80; AL 169

Navigation decision point

110.4 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | South Uniroyal Road

At end of road, turn right onto South Uniroyal Road

Navigation decision point

110.6 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | US 280; US 431 / Columbus Parkway

Turn left onto US 280; US 431 / Columbus Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

111.4 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | US 431

Take the exit onto US 431

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

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 431	65.1 mi	1h 24m
North Eufaula Avenue	32.4 mi	40m
AL 169	23.2 mi	38m
Reeves Street	7.9 mi	10m
South Uniroyal Road	3.2 mi	5m
Columbus Parkway	0.8 mi	1m
North Oates Street	0.6 mi	1m
US 80	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 431 — 65.1 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and La Fayette, 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 right at fork onto US 431 Business

7.9 mi · 10 min · Reeves Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 431

0.3 mi · 18 sec · US 431

Continue on US 431

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 431

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 431; AL 134

20 mi · 23 min · US 431; AL 134

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 431

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 431

Continue on US 431

3.6 mi · 4 min · US 431

Continue on US 431

2.6 mi · 2 min · US 431

Continue on US 431

12 mi · 17 min · US 431

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 82; US 431

32 mi · 40 min · North Eufaula Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto AL 169

9.7 mi · 17 min · AL 169

At end of road, turn left onto US 80; AL 169

0.5 mi · 50 sec · US 80; AL 169

Turn right onto AL 169

13 mi · 21 min · AL 169

Turn right onto South Uniroyal Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · South Uniroyal Road

At end of road, turn right onto South Uniroyal Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Uniroyal Road

Turn left onto US 280; US 431

0.8 mi · 1 min · Columbus Parkway

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the exit onto US 431

23 mi · 31 min · US 431

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Alabama Avenue East

55 ft · 1 sec · Alabama Avenue East

Arrive at destination

Alabama Avenue East

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 67.1 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.1 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 30 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.1 miles or 1h 25m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near La Fayette, 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 134.1 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 431 for about 65.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.1 mi from Dothan, AL · 1h 25m into the drive

city in Barbour County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eufaula, AL

67 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

Abbeville, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eufaula, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.1 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 431 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.1 miles.

Arriving in La Fayette, AL

The final approach into La Fayette, 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 La Fayette, AL.

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

Blue Moon Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346992172

The Inn Gluten Free Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Headland, Alabama

1 mi

Todd Farms

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Headland, Alabama

1.7 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

Basketcase Cafe' & Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dothan, Alabama

0.2 mi

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

The Inn Gluten Free Bakery & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.6

Headland, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13344418555

Todd Farms

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 9.6

Headland, Alabama

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+13346932004

Visit website

Celebrations Dothan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13347010162

Visit website

Starbucks

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+13344054861

Visit website

Kava Coffee Exchange

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 28.7

Abbeville, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13345755248

Visit website

McDonald's

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.7

Abbeville, Alabama

Hours: 5:30 am–11 pm

+13345850715

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

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

Ellianos Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.6

Headland, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13347854020

Visit website

Velvet Elvis Bakeshop & Kitchen

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9.6

Headland, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13346189260

7 Brew Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

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Starbucks

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+19432031692

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13347938111

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

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9.6

Headland, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9.6

Headland, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883568911

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

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 115

Opelika, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 134.1

La Fayette, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

CITGO Food Shop

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 9.6

Headland, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13346932451

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

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

Museum of Wonder Drive Thru

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 86.2

Seale, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

City Park (Monkey Park)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 115

Opelika, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13347055549

Visit website

J.Y. Tea

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13346860360

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.25 one way

$40.50 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$22.23	$44.46
premium	$4.56	$24.07	$48.14
diesel	$5.61	$29.61	$59.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Opelika, 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

Headland, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Dothan, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

FLO Charging Station

Headland, Alabama

FLO

1 DCFC

Nissan Charging Station

Dothan, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 9 Tesla Destination: 2 Other: 2 Tesla: 1 FLO: 1 InCharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.2	$14.08	$6.44
Efficient EV	33.5	$11.73	$5.36
EV Truck/SUV	53.6	$18.77	$8.58

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dothan, AL

Night in Dothan on Thursday

Local time

10:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Fayette, AL

Night in La Fayette on Thursday

Local time

10:55 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 4m 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 La Fayette, AL covers 134.1 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 431, North Eufaula Avenue, AL 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.1 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 $20.25 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.

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

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