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Trip from Northport, AL to Dothan, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 30m

Distance

206.7 mi

333 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 18m ★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m

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

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Downtown Northport, AL, AL

Northport, AL

Abdulhalim Mudag

Trip Overview

The drive from Northport, AL to Dothan, AL covers 206.7 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on McFarland Boulevard East, US 231, Troy Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.8 miles on McFarland Boulevard East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.22 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

103.4 miles from Northport, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 206.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Northport, AL to Dothan, AL covers 206.7 miles and takes about 4h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McFarland Boulevard East is the longest continuous segment at about 86.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 12 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 19th Street

Turn left onto 19th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

Turn right onto US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
4.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 11 / Skyland Boulevard East

Turn left onto US 11 / Skyland Boulevard East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
99.3 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | US 31 / West Boulevard

Turn right onto US 31 / West Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
McFarland Boulevard East 86.8 mi 1h 51m
US 231 62 mi 1h 22m
Troy Highway 34.7 mi 41m
West Boulevard 10.1 mi 15m
Birmingham Highway 3.7 mi 5m
I 359 2.8 mi 3m
South Memorial Drive 2 mi 2m
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: McFarland Boulevard East — 86.8 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

198 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right

74 ft · 11 sec
3

Turn left onto 19th Street

119 ft · 8 sec · 19th Street
4

Turn right onto US 43; AL 69

1.9 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Continue on I 359; AL 69

0.3 mi · 24 sec · I 359; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 359; US 11; AL 69

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 359; US 11; AL 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto US 11

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Skyland Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
8

Turn slight right

223 ft · 9 sec
Use the right lane.
9

Turn slight right onto AL 215

1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Montgomery Highway
10

Turn right onto US 82

87 mi · 1 hr 51 min · McFarland Boulevard East
Use the right lane.
11

Turn right onto US 31

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Memorial Drive
12

Continue on US 31

3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto US 31

10 mi · 15 min · West Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn right onto US 82; US 231

35 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 231

7.7 mi · 9 min · US 231
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 231; AL 10
17

Continue on US 231; AL 10

2.0 mi · 3 min · US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on US 231; AL 10

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on US 231; AL 10

38 mi · 47 min · US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
20

Continue on US 231

6.2 mi · 11 min · US 231
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn left onto West Powell Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Powell Street
22

Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street
23

Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52

111 ft · 3 sec · East Main Street
24

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 103.4 miles from Northport, AL, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 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 45 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.4 miles or 2h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 40m

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 Northport, 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 Northport, AL

This is one driving day of about 206.7 miles and 4h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Northport, 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 McFarland Boulevard East for about 86.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.4 mi from Northport, AL · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, AL

103 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

Thorsby, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.4 miles from Northport, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before McFarland Boulevard East if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.8 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.

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 206.7

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346992172

Glory Bound Gyro Co.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

1.8 mi

Celebrations Dothan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dothan, Alabama

2.8 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 206.7

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 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346992172

Glory Bound Gyro Co.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+12053490505

Visit website

Swen Chinese Restaurant

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12053919887

Visit website

Celebrations Dothan

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13347010162

Visit website

Vintage Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+13343561944

Visit website

Starbucks

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 4:30 am–9 pm

+13344054861

Visit website

US Deli

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.6

Troy, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13347220531

Visit website

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12057525100

Visit website

Mural City Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 206.7

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 206.7

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 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13346711117

Visit website

Monarch Espresso

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+12052108751

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Strange Brew Coffeehouse Bama

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 5:30 am–12 pm

+12054697250

Visit website

Starbucks

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+19432031692

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13347938111

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 103.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

+13349446400

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 147.6

Troy, Alabama

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

+18887584389

Visit website

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 103.4

Montgomery, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Downtown Books

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13343052599

Visit website

NOW 193- Downtown Dothan Luxury Lofts

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

+13346998400

Visit website

Kentuck Art Center & Festival

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Northport, Alabama

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+12057581257

Visit website

Dothan Nurseries Greenhouse, Gardens, & Gifts

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13347946774

Visit website

Van De Graaff Park and Arboretum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Northport, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12055623220

Visit website

Well Rooted CBD Dispensary + Boutique

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 206.7

Dothan, Alabama

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13346188065

Visit website

Children's Hands-On Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+12053494235

Visit website

Paul W. Bryant Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12053484668

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.22 one way

$62.43 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $34.27 $68.54
premium $4.56 $37.10 $74.20
diesel $5.61 $45.64 $91.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Troy, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Dothan, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Dothan, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Dothan, Alabama

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Downtown Montgomery EV Charger

Montgomery, Alabama

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Dothan, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Montgomery, Alabama

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Montgomery, Alabama

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Other: 8 ChargePoint: 8 Tesla: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 InCharge: 2 Blink: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62 0 $21.70 $9.92
Efficient EV 51.7 0 $18.09 $8.27
EV Truck/SUV 82.7 1 $28.94 $13.23

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Northport, AL

Night in Northport on Thursday

Local time

11:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dothan, AL

Night in Dothan on Thursday

Local time

11:13 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

4h 30m 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 Northport, AL to Dothan, AL covers 206.7 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McFarland Boulevard East, US 231, Troy Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.4 miles from Northport, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.22 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 4h 30m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (19th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 43; AL 69 / Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Northport, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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