Origin
Dothan, AL
Afternoon in Dothan on Saturday
Local time
3:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dothan, AL to Tallassee, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
124 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tallassee, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dothan, AL to Tallassee, AL covers 124 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Saint Andrews Street, East Burdeshaw Street, North Oates Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.73 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
62 miles from Dothan, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Saint Andrews Street | — | — |
| East Burdeshaw Street | — | — |
| North Oates Street | — | — |
| Montgomery Highway | — | — |
| Taylor Road | — | — |
| I-85 East | — | — |
| AL 229 North | — | — |
| Barnett Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Saint Andrews Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Tallassee, AL.
1
Start on East Main Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Saint Andrews Street
3
Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Burdeshaw Street
4
Turn right onto North Oates Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oates Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Montgomery Highway
6
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
7
Continue straight
16 mi
·
20 min
8
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
9
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
10
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
11
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
12
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
13
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
14
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
16
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
19
Continue straight
33 mi
·
38 min
20
Turn right onto Taylor Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Taylor Road
21
Take the ramp right toward I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I-85 East, US 80 East: Atlanta
22
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
17 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward AL 229 North: Tallassee
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
AL 229 North: Tallassee
24
Turn left
102 ft
·
8 sec
25
Turn left
7.9 mi
·
13 min
26
Turn right onto Barnett Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Barnett Boulevard
27
Continue on Barnett Boulevard
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Barnett Boulevard
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 21m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tallassee, 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 124 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.73 one way
$37.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.85 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.36 | $7.94 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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
Tallassee, AL
Afternoon in Tallassee on Saturday
Local time
3:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Troy, AL
62 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
124 mi in 2h 42m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Saint Andrews Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dothan, AL to Tallassee, AL is easy. At 2h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dothan, AL to Tallassee, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Dothan, AL
Full guide →Dothan is a city in southeastern Alabama, serving as the county seat of Houston County, and the chief city of the western Wiregrass region, an area encompassing portions of southeastern Alabama, southwestern Georgia, and the panhandle of Florida. Its population in 2018 was about 68,000, making it the largest metropolitan area in southeastern Alabama.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 124 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dothan, AL to Tallassee, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tallassee, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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