Trip from Enterprise, AL to Dothan, AL

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

142.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Enterprise, AL to Dothan, AL covers 142.6 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Road 59, I-85 North, I 85 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.37 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

71.3 miles from Enterprise, AL

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 142.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

County Road 59 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
County Road 59	0 mi	0m
I-85 North	0 mi	0m
I 85 North	0 mi	0m
Ann Street	0 mi	0m
Zelda Road	0 mi	0m
Carter Hill Road	0 mi	0m
McGehee Road	0 mi	0m
Troy Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: County Road 59 — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on County Road 24

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Turn right onto County Road 59

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Take the ramp right

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

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Continue straight

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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

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Turn right onto Ann Street

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Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

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Continue on Carter Hill Road

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Turn left onto McGehee Road

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Continue on Troy Highway

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Turn left onto West Powell Street

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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

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Turn left onto East Main Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 71.3 miles from Enterprise, AL, or about 0m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 0m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.3 miles or 0m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 0m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dothan, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Enterprise, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Enterprise, AL

This is one driving day of about 142.6 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Enterprise, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Clio, AL

71 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Dothan, 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 Dothan, AL.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.3 mi from Enterprise, AL

Clio, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clio, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.3 miles from Enterprise, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$19.37	$38.74
midgrade	$3.85	$21.61	$43.23
premium	$4.15	$23.30	$46.60
diesel	$3.75	$21.05	$42.11

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Enterprise, AL to Dothan, AL covers 142.6 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are County Road 59, I-85 North, I 85 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.3 miles from Enterprise, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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