Origin
Leesburg, AL
Evening in Leesburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leesburg, AL to Dothan, AL
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
243.8 mi
392 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
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6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leesburg, AL
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Leesburg, AL to Dothan, AL covers 243.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 231, Broadway Avenue, East Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.5 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.9 miles from Leesburg, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 8m drive with frequent turns across 243.8 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.
US 231 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lokey Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lokey Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (AL 77 / East Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lokey Street
Turn left onto Lokey Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard
Turn right onto AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip
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~29m in
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AL 77 / East Grand Avenue
Turn left onto AL 77 / East Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
138.9 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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US 231; AL 21
Turn left onto US 231; AL 21
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
146.5 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
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US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Turn left onto US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 69.5 mi | 1h 33m |
| Broadway Avenue | 54.6 mi | 1h 2m |
| East Grand Avenue | 37 mi | 52m |
| Troy Highway | 34.7 mi | 41m |
| Western Bypass | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| Weiss Lake Boulevard | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| Rainbow Drive | 4 mi | 6m |
| North Albert Rains Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 69.5 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Lokey Street
156 ft
·
9 sec
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Lokey Street
3
Turn right onto AL 68
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Industrial Boulevard
4
Turn right onto US 411
17 mi
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18 min
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Weiss Lake Boulevard
5
Continue on Ewing Avenue
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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Ewing Avenue
6
Continue on US 411
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Albert Rains Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 411
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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Rainbow Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto AL 77
37 mi
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52 min
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East Grand Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto AL 21
23 mi
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26 min
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Western Bypass
10
Continue on AL 21
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockford Highway
11
Continue on US 231; AL 21
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Broadway Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto US 231; AL 21
7.6 mi
·
11 min
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US 231; AL 21
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 82; US 231
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 231
7.7 mi
·
9 min
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US 231
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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US 231; AL 10
16
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi
·
10 min
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US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 231; AL 10
38 mi
·
47 min
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US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi
·
11 min
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US 231
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
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23 sec
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West Powell Street
21
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Saint Andrews Street
22
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
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3 sec
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East Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.9 miles from Leesburg, AL, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.5 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.9 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
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 Leesburg, 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 Leesburg, AL
This is one driving day of about 243.8 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leesburg, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 231 for about 69.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.9 mi from Leesburg, AL · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.9 miles from Leesburg, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 231 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.5 miles.
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
$36.82 one way
$73.64 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $40.42 | $80.84 |
| premium | $4.56 | $43.76 | $87.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.83 | $107.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.60 | $11.70 |
| Efficient EV | 61 | 0 | $21.33 | $9.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.13 | $15.60 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Tuesday
Local time
8:25 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Leesburg, AL to Dothan, AL covers 243.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 231, Broadway Avenue, East Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.9 miles from Leesburg, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 8m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lokey Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (AL 68 / Industrial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (AL 77 / East Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Leesburg, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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