Trip from Dothan, AL to Steele, AL

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Drive Time

4h 43m

Distance

237.7 mi

383 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 30m ★

6 AM

4h 44m

8 AM

5h 11m

10 AM

4h 53m

12 PM

4h 51m

3 PM

4h 55m

5 PM

5h 9m

8 PM

4h 36m

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

This 237.7-mile journey from Dothan, Alabama, to Steele, Alabama, will take you approximately 4 hours and 43 minutes. Primarily following US 231, I-65, and I-59, this route is a highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Southeast region. You'll experience a consistent drive, making it an efficient way to cover the distance without needing an overnight stop. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive.

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

118.9 miles from Dothan, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive that is 94% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 89.1 miles on US 231, so be prepared for a significant period of continuous driving. While largely highway-focused, the route offers a consistent pace, allowing for steady progress towards your destination. This isn't a winding country road; it's designed for efficient travel, with the majority of the miles spent on interstates.

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

There are about 38 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 237.7 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 182.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 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

182.4 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 250 Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

182.6 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

200.4 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 59 North: Gadsden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33B Toward I 59 North: Gadsden

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Dothan, AL and Steele, AL, road signs point toward Ann Street South, Gadsden and Tuscaloosa.

Ann Street South

101.1 mi in | ~2h 13m

Gadsden

182.4 mi in | ~3h 42m

Tuscaloosa

182.4 mi in | ~3h 42m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 231	89.1 mi	1h 51m
I 65	78.2 mi	1h 24m
I 59	35.8 mi	38m
John M. Harbert III Freeway	17.1 mi	18m
Montgomery Highway	7.1 mi	11m
I 85	2.5 mi	3m
McGehee Road	1.5 mi	2m
Zelda Road	1.1 mi	2m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Steele, 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

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 65; US 82

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 250 Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 459

17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 33B Toward I 59 North: Gadsden Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · this road

Exit 33A Toward I-59 North: Gadsden

Merge onto I 59

36 mi · 38 min · I 59

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward Steele

Turn sharp left onto Steele Station Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Steele Station Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 11

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Mc Hugh Street

100 ft · 4 sec · Mc Hugh Street

Arrive at destination

Mc Hugh Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour 43 minute duration, starting your drive in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Steele without feeling rushed. You'll want to factor in at least one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is on US 231, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering that segment. The estimated fuel cost of $36 is a good baseline, but it's always wise to have a little extra for unexpected needs.

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 118.9 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 2h 33m 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 118.9 miles or 2h 33m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Steele, 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 237.7 miles and 4h 43m.

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 118.9 mi from Dothan, AL · 2h 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

119 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.

Columbiana, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.9 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 Steele, AL

The final approach into Steele, 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 Steele, 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

$35.90 one way

$71.80 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$39.41	$78.82
premium	$4.56	$42.66	$85.33
diesel	$5.61	$52.48	$104.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.3	0	$24.96	$11.41
Efficient EV	59.4	0	$20.80	$9.51
EV Truck/SUV	95.1	1	$33.28	$15.21

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 2 hours ago

Origin

Dothan, AL

Night in Dothan on Tuesday

Local time

10:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Steele, AL

Night in Steele on Tuesday

Local time

10:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

4h 43m 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 Steele, AL covers 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 231, I 65, I 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 118.9 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 $35.90 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.

Between Dothan, AL and Steele, AL, road signs point toward Ann Street South, Gadsden and Tuscaloosa.

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Trip from Dothan, AL to Steele, 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 Steele, AL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dothan, AL

Steele, AL

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 43m on the road

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