Uniontown to Dothan is 179 miles and takes about 3 hours 48 minutes via US 231, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Alabama, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on US 231, offering a practical connection between these two communities. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey.
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
89.6 miles from Uniontown, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 179.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with 41% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 231, including a significant 62-mile segment that provides a consistent pace. Expect the road to transition between more developed highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you move through different communities. The drive is not a monotonous interstate grind but rather a blend of varied road types.
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 28.9 miles in near US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 179.2 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 28.9 miles (US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 76.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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28.9 mi into trip|~36m in|US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
75.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|US 80
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
76.3 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
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76.5 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|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.
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81.9 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|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
Washington Street
28.9 mi
36m
US 80
11.1 mi
14m
South Boulevard
5.4 mi
8m
Broad Street
1.8 mi
3m
North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 62 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uniontown, AL and Dothan, AL.
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Start on US 80
29 mi·36 min·Washington Street
2
Turn right onto US 80 Business; AL 22
1.8 mi·3 min·Broad Street
Use the right lane.
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·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 168Toward 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·US 231; AL 10
11
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.0 mi·3 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi·10 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 231; AL 10
38 mi·47 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi·11 min·US 231
Use the straight lane.
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
To make the most of this 179-mile trip, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and flexibility. With a drive time of under 4 hours, you can easily complete this journey in one day without needing an overnight stop. The longest continuous stretch is 62 miles on US 231, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or before this longer segment. Keep an eye out for local traffic as you pass through smaller towns along US 231 and Troy Highway.
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 89.6 miles from Uniontown, AL, or about 1h 52m 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 1h 52m 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 4m
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 Uniontown, 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 Uniontown, AL
This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Uniontown, 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 89.6 mi from Uniontown, AL
· 1h 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.06 one way
$54.13 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$29.71
$59.42
premium
$4.56
$32.16
$64.33
diesel
$5.61
$39.57
$79.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.8
0
$18.82
$8.60
Efficient EV
44.8
0
$15.68
$7.17
EV Truck/SUV
71.7
0
$25.09
$11.47
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Uniontown, AL
Morning
in Uniontown on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dothan, AL
Morning
in Dothan on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
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
3h 48m 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 Uniontown, AL to Dothan, AL covers 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m 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 89.6 miles from Uniontown, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.06 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 179.2 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 28.9 miles (US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (US 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 76.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Uniontown, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
