This 66.5-mile drive from Florala, AL to Dothan, AL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes AL 52 and AL 54, with a portion on Maple Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, this is an economical journey through Alabama's Southeast region. You won't need to break this trip up, making it perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a planned visit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.3 miles from Florala, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a mixed driving profile on this route, with about 42% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles along AL 52, offering a consistent pace. As you travel, the roads will transition, moving from more open highway sections to potentially more local road segments as you approach Dothan. This variety means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 1 hour and 41-minute trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 31.8 miles in near AL 52 / West Maple Avenue.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florala, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 1h 41m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.8 miles (AL 52 / West Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 64.8 miles (Fortner Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.2 miles (South Saint Andrews Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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31.8 mi into trip|~46m in|AL 52 / West Maple Avenue
Turn left onto AL 52 / West Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
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64.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|Fortner Street
Turn right onto Fortner Street
Navigation decision point
4
66.2 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|South Saint Andrews Street
Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
Navigation decision point
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66.5 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AL 52
14.6 mi
21m
AL 54
13.5 mi
18m
Maple Street
9.5 mi
14m
Mill Street
8.1 mi
12m
Hartford Highway
6.7 mi
10m
East White Street
4.9 mi
7m
5th Avenue
3.7 mi
6m
West Maple Avenue
3.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
AL 52
— 14.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florala, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on Wall Street
98 ft·4 sec·Wall Street
2
Turn straight onto US 331; SR 55
3.7 mi·6 min·5th Avenue
3
Continue on AL 54
14 mi·18 min·AL 54
4
Turn right onto AL 52
15 mi·21 min·AL 52
5
Turn left onto AL 52
3.6 mi·5 min·West Maple Avenue
6
Continue on AL 52
9.5 mi·14 min·Maple Street
7
Continue on AL 52
8.1 mi·12 min·Mill Street
8
Continue on AL 52
4.9 mi·7 min·East White Street
9
Continue on AL 52
6.7 mi·10 min·Hartford Highway
10
Turn right onto Fortner Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Fortner Street
11
Continue on West Lafayette Street
0.4 mi·1 min·West Lafayette Street
12
Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·South Saint Andrews Street
13
Turn right onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 1 hour and 41 minutes and the modest 66.5-mile distance, you have a lot of flexibility with this trip. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your day at your destination in Dothan. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, you can easily plan for refueling if needed, though it's unlikely to be necessary for this short span. Keep an eye out for the transitions between AL 52, AL 54, and Maple Street as you navigate into Dothan.
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 33.3 miles from Florala, AL, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.6 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 48m 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 23m
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 Florala, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Florala, AL
This is one driving day of about 66.5 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Florala, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AL 52 for about 14.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Florala, AL
· 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.04 one way
$20.09 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$11.02
$22.05
premium
$4.56
$11.94
$23.87
diesel
$5.61
$14.68
$29.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20
0
$6.98
$3.19
Efficient EV
16.6
0
$5.82
$2.66
EV Truck/SUV
26.6
0
$9.31
$4.26
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Florala, AL
Afternoon
in Florala on Friday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dothan, AL
Afternoon
in Dothan on Friday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Geneva, AL
33 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
1h 41m 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 Florala, AL to Dothan, AL covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 52, AL 54, Maple Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Florala, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.04 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 Florala, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 1h 41m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.8 miles (AL 52 / West Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 64.8 miles (Fortner Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.2 miles (South Saint Andrews Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Florala, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
