Trip from Eufaula, AL to Dothan, AL

Drive Time

59m

Distance

51.5 mi

83 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

Downtown Eufaula, AL, AL

Eufaula, AL

Daniel Nouri

Trip Overview

The drive from Eufaula, AL to Dothan, AL covers 51.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Eufaula Avenue, Montgomery Highway, North Oates Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.87 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

25.8 miles from Eufaula, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 51.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Eufaula Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Eufaula, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 59m 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 Eufaula, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Eufaula Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Montgomery Highway Unavailable Refreshing
North Oates Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Powell Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Saint Andrews Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Eufaula Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eufaula, AL and Dothan, AL.

1

Start on South Eufaula Avenue

39 ft · 1 sec · South Eufaula Avenue
2

Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

13 mi · 18 min · South Eufaula Avenue
3

Continue straight

3.4 mi · 3 min
4

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min
5

Continue straight

2.2 mi · 2 min
6

Continue straight

3.2 mi · 3 min
7

Continue straight

17 mi · 19 min
8

Continue straight

9.2 mi · 12 min
9

Keep slight left

157 ft · 8 sec
10

Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

207 ft · 4 sec · Montgomery Highway
11

Continue on North Oates Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · North Oates Street
12

Turn left onto West Powell Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Powell Street
13

Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street
14

Turn left onto East Main Street

112 ft · 3 sec · East Main Street
15

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 25.8 miles from Eufaula, AL, or about 29m 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 51.5 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.8 miles or 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

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 Eufaula, 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 Eufaula, AL

This is one driving day of about 51.5 miles and 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eufaula, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.8 mi from Eufaula, AL · 29m into the drive

Downtown Clio, AL, AL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clio, AL

26 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 51.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clio, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Eufaula, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dothan, AL

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.87 one way

$15.75 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $8.64 $17.27
premium $4.61 $9.35 $18.69
diesel $5.64 $11.44 $22.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.5 0 $5.41 $2.47
Efficient EV 12.9 0 $4.51 $2.06
EV Truck/SUV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Eufaula, AL

Evening in Eufaula on Sunday

Local time

5:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dothan, AL

Evening in Dothan on Sunday

Local time

5:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Clio, AL

26 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

1 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

59m 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 Eufaula, AL to Dothan, AL covers 51.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Eufaula Avenue, Montgomery Highway, North Oates Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Eufaula, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.87 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.
The drive from Eufaula, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eufaula, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eufaula, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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