Origin
Selma, AL
Late night in Selma on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selma, AL to Dothan, AL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
148.7 mi
239 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
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6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selma, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Trip Overview
The drive from Selma, AL to Dothan, AL covers 148.7 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 231, Troy Highway, Edmund Pettus Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.46 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
74.4 miles from Selma, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Selma, AL to Dothan, AL covers 148.7 miles and takes about 3h 10m, 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 18 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 62 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 80 Business / Broad Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 80 Business / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 80 Business / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 80 Business / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.6 mi into trip
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~54m in
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US 80
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
45.8 mi into trip
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~55m in
Take the exit toward US 80, US 82
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 168
Toward US 80, US 82
4
46 mi into trip
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~56m in
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US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard
Turn right onto US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
51.4 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Turn right onto US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 62 mi | 1h 22m |
| Troy Highway | 34.7 mi | 41m |
| Edmund Pettus Bridge | 34.5 mi | 40m |
| US 80 | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| South Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| North Saint Andrews Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Powell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 62 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on Alabama Avenue
397 ft
·
15 sec
·
Alabama Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 80 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Continue on US 80 Business
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Edmund Pettus Bridge
4
Continue on US 80; AL 21
9.9 mi
·
12 min
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US 80; AL 21
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 80
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 168
Toward US 80, US 82
7
Turn right onto US 80; US 82; AL 21
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto US 82; US 231
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 231
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 231
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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US 231; AL 10
11
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi
·
10 min
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US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 231; AL 10
38 mi
·
47 min
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US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi
·
11 min
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US 231
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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West Powell Street
16
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Saint Andrews Street
17
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
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East Main Street
18
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 74.4 miles from Selma, AL, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 32m
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 Selma, 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 Selma, AL
This is one driving day of about 148.7 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Selma, 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 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.4 mi from Selma, AL · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 74.4 miles from Selma, 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 62 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
$22.46 one way
$44.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $24.65 | $49.31 |
| premium | $4.56 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.61 | $7.14 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.82 | $9.52 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Dothan, AL
Late night in Dothan on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
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74 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
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
3h 10m 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 Selma, AL to Dothan, AL covers 148.7 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 231, Troy Highway, Edmund Pettus Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.4 miles from Selma, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.46 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 80 Business / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.6 miles (US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Selma, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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