Origin
Tallassee, AL
Afternoon in Tallassee on Saturday
Local time
12:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tallassee, AL to Dothan, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
124 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tallassee, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tallassee, AL to Dothan, AL covers 124 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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, I 85 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62 miles on US 231. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.73 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
62 miles from Tallassee, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Dothan, AL
Full guide →Dothan is a city in southeastern Alabama, serving as the county seat of Houston County, and the chief city of the western Wiregrass region, an area encompassing portions of southeastern Alabama, southwestern Georgia, and the panhandle of Florida. Its population in 2018 was about 68,000, making it the largest metropolitan area in southeastern Alabama.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 124 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 41m highway drive covering 124 miles, with most of the trip on US 231 and Troy Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 62 miles on US 231.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and Troy Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AL 229 / Jordan Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (AL 229 / Jordan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 229 / Jordan Avenue
Turn left onto AL 229 / Jordan Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 85
Merge onto I 85
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
24.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 9
Toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery
8
25 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Taylor Road South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Taylor Road South
5
30 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tallassee, AL to Dothan, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Taylor Road South along the way.
Taylor Road South
25 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 62 mi | 1h 22m |
| Troy Highway | 31.3 mi | 36m |
| I 85 | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| Tuckabatchee Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Taylor Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Jordan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Saint Andrews Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Barnett Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 62 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallassee, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 14
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Barnett Boulevard
2
Turn left onto AL 229
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jordan Avenue
3
Continue on AL 229
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Tuckabatchee Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto I 85
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 85
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 9
Toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery
7
Keep slight left at fork
386 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Taylor Road South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn straight onto AL 271
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Taylor Road
Use the straight lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 82; US 231
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Troy Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 231
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 231
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
12
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 231; AL 10
38 mi
·
47 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
17
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
18
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
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 62 miles from Tallassee, AL, or about 1h 17m 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 17m 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 9m
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 Tallassee, 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 Tallassee, AL
This is one driving day of about 124 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Tallassee, 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 62 mi from Tallassee, AL · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62 miles from Tallassee, 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
$18.73 one way
$37.45 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.85 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.36 | $7.94 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Dothan on Saturday
Local time
12:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Troy, AL
62 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 41m 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 Tallassee, AL to Dothan, AL covers 124 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 231, Troy Highway, I 85. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62 miles from Tallassee, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.73 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (AL 229 / Jordan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Tallassee, AL to Dothan, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Taylor Road South along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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