Origin
Dothan, AL
Morning in Dothan on Monday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dothan, AL to Satsuma, AL
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
187.6 mi
302 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 32m
★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Satsuma, AL
Engin Akyurt
Trip Overview
The drive from Dothan, AL to Satsuma, AL covers 187.6 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 84, River Falls Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.68 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
93.8 miles from Dothan, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 187.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and US 84. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.3 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 73.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 84. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 112 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~40m in
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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
4
112 mi into trip
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~2h 22m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
185.4 mi into trip
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~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
4
187.5 mi into trip
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~3h 44m in
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Railroad Street
Turn left onto Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 73.3 mi | 1h 18m |
| US 84 | 47.6 mi | 56m |
| River Falls Street | 25.6 mi | 32m |
| East Main Street | 21.4 mi | 29m |
| US 31 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| West Cummings Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| US 43 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 73.3 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Satsuma, 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
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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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 84
12
Take the exit onto US 84
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 84
13
Turn slight right onto US 84; AL 55
26 mi
·
32 min
·
River Falls Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 31; US 84
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 31; US 84
15
Turn right onto US 84
0.9 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 84
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
17
Merge onto I 65
73 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 65
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward 430: Satsuma, Creola
19
Turn right onto US 43
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 43
20
Turn left onto Railroad Street
186 ft
·
10 sec
·
Railroad Street
21
Arrive at destination
Railroad Street
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 93.8 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.3 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.8 miles or 1h 59m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Satsuma, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 187.6 miles and 3h 44m.
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 73.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.8 mi from Dothan, AL · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.8 miles from Dothan, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.3 miles.
Arriving in Satsuma, AL
The final approach into Satsuma, 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 Satsuma, 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
$28.68 one way
$57.36 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $31.46 | $62.91 |
| premium | $4.61 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.68 | $83.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.70 | $9.00 |
| Efficient EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75 | 0 | $26.26 | $12.01 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Satsuma, AL
Morning in Satsuma on Monday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
3 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 44m 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 Satsuma, AL covers 187.6 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, US 84, River Falls Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.8 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 $28.68 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 44m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 112 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Dothan, AL to Satsuma, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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