Trip from Texas, AL to Dothan, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

259.6 mi

418 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 57m ★

6 AM

5h 11m

8 AM

5h 38m

10 AM

5h 20m

12 PM

5h 17m

3 PM

5h 21m

5 PM

5h 36m

8 PM

5h 2m

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

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Texas, AL

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

The drive from Texas, AL to Dothan, AL covers 259.6 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, US 231, I 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92.7 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.21 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

129.8 miles from Texas, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 259.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 10m highway drive covering 259.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 92.7 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 231. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near AL 13.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 259.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (AL 13): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 22; US 78): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

3.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | AL 13

Turn left onto AL 13

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 22; US 78

Merge onto I 22; US 78

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

62.1 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Birmingham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 65 South: Birmingham

155.4 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Atlanta

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 85 North: Atlanta

158.4 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward Ann Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward Ann Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	92.7 mi	1h 43m
US 231	62 mi	1h 22m
I 22	55.9 mi	59m
Troy Highway	34.7 mi	41m
Bankhead Highway	3.9 mi	5m
I 85	2.7 mi	3m
AL 13	1.9 mi	2m
McGehee Road	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 92.7 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on AL 118

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Bankhead Highway

Continue on AL 118

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bankhead Highway

Turn left onto AL 13

1.9 mi · 2 min · AL 13

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Merge onto I 22; US 78

56 mi · 59 min · I 22; US 78

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 65 South: Birmingham Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 65

93 mi · 1 hr 43 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

393 ft · 9 sec

Exit 171 Toward I-85 North: Atlanta

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 85 North: Atlanta

Continue on I 85

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 85

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 3 Toward Ann Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Ann Street

436 ft · 8 sec · Ann Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Zelda Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

Continue on Carter Hill Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

Turn left onto McGehee Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · McGehee Road

Continue on US 82; US 231

35 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 231

7.7 mi · 9 min · US 231

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 231; AL 10

Continue on US 231; AL 10

2.0 mi · 3 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

38 mi · 47 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 231

6.2 mi · 11 min · US 231

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto West Powell Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Powell Street

Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52

111 ft · 3 sec · East Main Street

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 129.8 miles from Texas, AL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.7 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 57 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.8 miles or 2h 24m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dothan, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Texas, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Texas, AL

This is one driving day of about 259.6 miles and 5h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Texas, 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 I 65 for about 92.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.8 mi from Texas, AL · 2h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery, AL

130 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

Birmingham, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clanton, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.8 miles from Texas, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.7 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

$39.21 one way

$78.41 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$43.04	$86.08
premium	$4.56	$46.60	$93.19
diesel	$5.61	$57.32	$114.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.9	0	$27.26	$12.46
Efficient EV	64.9	0	$22.72	$10.38
EV Truck/SUV	103.8	1	$36.34	$16.61

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Texas, AL

Afternoon in Texas on Thursday

Local time

1:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dothan, AL

Afternoon in Dothan on Thursday

Local time

1:21 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

3 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 10m 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 Texas, AL to Dothan, AL covers 259.6 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, US 231, I 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 129.8 miles from Texas, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.21 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.

The route from Texas, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Texas, AL to Dothan, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Dothan, AL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Texas, AL

Dothan, AL

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 10m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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