Origin
Phenix City, AL
Evening in Phenix City on Sunday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phenix City, AL to Dothan, AL
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
98 mi
158 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phenix City, AL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Phenix City to Dothan covers 98 miles through the heart of Southeast Alabama. You can expect a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of about $15, this journey is both affordable and straightforward. You will navigate via a combination of Old Seale Highway, US 431, and South Eufaula Avenue. Since the entire trip remains within the Southeast region, the landscape remains consistent as you head south. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without the need for complex planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49 miles from Phenix City, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with more direct highway travel. You will spend roughly 42% of your journey on highways, providing a nice change of pace from the slower-moving sections. A significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 42.5-mile stretch along Old Seale Highway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. Expect the road conditions to shift as you transition between these different road types. The overall experience is one of steady progression, moving from the Phenix City area down toward Dothan with a blend of road speeds and environments.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Seale Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.5 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 around 0.6 miles in near Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.9 miles (US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
96.9 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
96.9 mi into trip
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~2h in
|
US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Turn left onto US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Navigation decision point
3
97.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
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West Powell Street
Turn left onto West Powell Street
Navigation decision point
3
97.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
North Saint Andrews Street
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Seale Highway | 42.5 mi | 51m |
| US 431 | 37.1 mi | 44m |
| South Eufaula Avenue | 13 mi | 18m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Broad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Saint Andrews Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Oates Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Powell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Seale Highway
— 42.5 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phenix City, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Continue on General Colin Powell Parkway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
General Colin Powell Parkway
3
Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 431
43 mi
·
51 min
·
Old Seale Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on US 431
13 mi
·
18 min
·
South Eufaula Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 431
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 431
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on US 431
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 431
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on US 431
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 431
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on US 431
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 431
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 431
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 431
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 431; AL 134
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
US 431; AL 134
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
157 ft
·
7 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto US 231 Business
208 ft
·
4 sec
·
Montgomery Highway
14
Continue on US 231 Business
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Oates Street
15
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
16
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
17
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to leave whenever suits you best. You won't need to worry about planning long breaks since the total duration is just over two hours, but keeping a steady pace helps ensure a smooth arrival. Since fuel costs are estimated at only $15, you can easily manage your budget without needing to hunt for the cheapest gas stations along the way. Your primary focus should be managing the transition between the various highways and local roads mentioned in your route. Pay close attention to the signage when switching from Old Seale Highway to US 431 to stay on the most efficient path.
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 49 miles from Phenix City, AL, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49 miles or 1h 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 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 Phenix City, 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 Phenix City, AL
This is one driving day of about 98 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Phenix City, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Old Seale Highway for about 42.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49 mi from Phenix City, AL · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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
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
$14.98 one way
$29.96 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| premium | $4.61 | $17.79 | $35.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.72 | $6.27 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Dothan, AL
Evening in Dothan on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
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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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 3m 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 Phenix City, AL to Dothan, AL covers 98 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Seale Highway, US 431, South Eufaula Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49 miles from Phenix City, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.98 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Martin Luther King Jr Parkway North): Lane positioning matters here; at 96.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.9 miles (US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Phenix City, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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