Origin
Lanett, AL
Evening in Lanett on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lanett, AL to Dothan, AL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
134 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lanett, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lanett, AL to Dothan, AL covers 134 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Lanier Avenue, 2nd Street South, South Gilmer Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.24 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
67 miles from Lanett, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 134 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Lanier 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 Lanett, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Lanett, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Lanier Avenue | — | — |
| 2nd Street South | — | — |
| South Gilmer Avenue | — | — |
| Broad Avenue | — | — |
| I-85 South | — | — |
| AL 51 | — | — |
| Marvyn Parkway | — | — |
| Crawford Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Lanier Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lanett, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on North Lanier Avenue
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Lanier Avenue
2
Continue on North Lanier Avenue
390 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Lanier Avenue
3
Turn left onto 2nd Street South
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
2nd Street South
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gilmer Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gilmer Avenue
5
Continue on Broad Avenue
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Broad Avenue
6
Take the ramp straight toward I-85 South: Montgomery
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I-85 South: Montgomery
7
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
19 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward AL 51, AL 169: Opelika, Hurtsboro
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
AL 51, AL 169: Opelika, Hurtsboro
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Marvyn Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marvyn Parkway
10
Turn left onto Crawford Road
16 mi
·
25 min
·
Crawford Road
11
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
12
Turn right
9.7 mi
·
17 min
13
Turn right
32 mi
·
39 min
14
Continue on South Eufaula Avenue
13 mi
·
18 min
·
South Eufaula Avenue
15
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
16
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
17
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue straight
3.2 mi
·
3 min
19
Continue straight
17 mi
·
19 min
20
Continue straight
9.2 mi
·
12 min
21
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
8 sec
22
Turn left onto Montgomery Highway
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
23
Continue on North Oates Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Oates Street
24
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
25
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
26
Turn left onto East Main Street
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
27
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 67 miles from Lanett, AL, or about 1h 15m 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 29 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67 miles or 1h 15m 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 4m
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 Lanett, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Lanett, AL
This is one driving day of about 134 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Lanett, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67 mi from Lanett, AL · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67 miles from Lanett, 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
$20.24 one way
$40.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $22.22 | $44.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.59 | $59.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.07 | $6.43 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.76 | $8.58 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Dothan, AL
Evening in Dothan on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 31m 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 Lanett, AL to Dothan, AL covers 134 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Lanier Avenue, 2nd Street South, South Gilmer Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67 miles from Lanett, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.24 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.
The drive from Lanett, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Lanett, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lanett, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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