Trip from Fairfield, AL to Dothan, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

89.7 mi

144 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 57m ★

6 AM

2h 6m

8 AM

2h 24m

10 AM

2h 13m

12 PM

2h 11m

3 PM

2h 14m

5 PM

2h 23m

8 PM

2h 1m

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

The drive from Fairfield, AL to Dothan, AL covers 89.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 84, Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Brooklyn Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.7 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.55 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.

Midpoint

44.8 miles from Fairfield, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 89.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 89.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 84 and Martin Luther King Junior Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.7 miles on US 84.

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

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and Martin Luther King Junior Expressway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 42 / Brooklyn Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Fairfield, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 2h 6m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 42 / Brooklyn Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (US 29; AL 55 / Western Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 42 / Brooklyn Road

Turn left onto CR 42 / Brooklyn Road

Navigation decision point

4

9.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 29; AL 55 / Western Bypass

At end of road, turn left onto US 29; AL 55 / Western Bypass

Navigation decision point

4

23.8 mi into trip | ~41m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4

27.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5

60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 84	51.7 mi	1h 5m
Martin Luther King Junior Expressway	12.7 mi	15m
Brooklyn Road	9.3 mi	22m
East Park Avenue	7.9 mi	10m
East Stewart Avenue	2 mi	3m
Western Bypass	1.7 mi	2m
West Cummings Avenue	1 mi	1m
South Main Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 84 — 51.7 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 7

41 ft · 3 sec · Judge Smith Road

2

Turn left onto CR 42

9.3 mi · 22 min · Brooklyn Road

3

At end of road, turn left onto US 29; AL 55

1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

4

Continue on US 29; AL 55

469 ft · 11 sec · River Falls Street

5

Continue on US 29; US 84

13 mi · 15 min · Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

6

Turn left

2.3 mi · 3 min

7

Continue on West Cummings Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Cummings Avenue

8

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street

9

Turn right onto East Stewart Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Stewart Avenue

10

Continue on US 84

31 mi · 35 min · US 84

11

Continue on AL 27; AL 88; AL 134

0.6 mi · 52 sec · South Main Street

12

Continue on AL 88; AL 134

7.9 mi · 10 min · East Park Avenue

13

Continue on US 84

21 mi · 29 min · US 84

Use the straight / right lanes.

14

Arrive at destination

US 84 Business; AL 52

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 44.8 miles from Fairfield, AL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 20 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.8 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, AL

This is one driving day of about 89.7 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fairfield, AL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 51.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.8 mi from Fairfield, AL · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elba, AL

45 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

Babbie, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elba, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Fairfield, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Blue Moon Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 89.7

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346992172

Bluebird Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Andalusia, Alabama

1.1 mi

River Nile Cafe Westside

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Mural City Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 89.7

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Bird & Bean Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

0.1 mi

Basketcase Cafe' & Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dothan, Alabama

0.2 mi

Blue Moon Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 89.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346992172

Bluebird Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.8

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13349231698

Visit website

River Nile Cafe Westside

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.3

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+13346991099

Visit website

MS LINDA'S

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.8

Elba, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+13342826844

Visit website

The Outpost Casual Dine In / Take Out

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+13343300125

Visit website

Annie's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13343476622

Visit website

Boldly Going Coffee Shop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.1

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13344752660

Visit website

Corks & Cattle

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 57.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13344753217

Visit website

Mural City Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 89.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Bird & Bean Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 89.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+13343403160

Visit website

Basketcase Cafe' & Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346711117

Visit website

Grit and Grind Coffee Andalusia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 12.8

Andalusia, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+13346667220

Visit website

Dakota Coffee Works

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 57.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13343935500

Visit website

The Bean Bro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 57.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 5 am–6 pm

+13344170771

Visit website

Grit and Grind Coffee Opp

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 25.6

Opp, Alabama

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13344930924

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 89.7

Dothan, Alabama

+13349446400

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 83.3

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13347946736

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 57.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Techway Automotive of Enterprise

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 57.7

Enterprise, Alabama

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+13348359063

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.55 one way

$27.09 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$14.87	$29.74
premium	$4.56	$16.10	$32.20
diesel	$5.61	$19.80	$39.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.9	$9.42	$4.31
Efficient EV	22.4	$7.85	$3.59
EV Truck/SUV	35.9	$12.56	$5.74

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fairfield, AL

Night in Fairfield on Thursday

Local time

9:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dothan, AL

Night in Dothan on Thursday

Local time

9:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

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

2h 6m 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 Fairfield, AL to Dothan, AL covers 89.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 84, Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Brooklyn Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.8 miles from Fairfield, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.55 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 Fairfield, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 2h 6m with 72% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 42 / Brooklyn Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (US 29; AL 55 / Western Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Fairfield, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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