Origin
Daleville, AL
Late night in Daleville on Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Daleville, AL to Dothan, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Daleville, AL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.3-mile drive from Daleville, AL to Dothan, AL is easily accomplished in about 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on US 84, a highway that makes up 95% of this route. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this is an economical option for travelers exploring the Southeast region. Given its short length and direct path, it's ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 84 | 21.2 mi | 29m |
| Daleville Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 84
— 21.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daleville, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on this road
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto AL 85
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Daleville Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 84
21 mi
·
29 min
·
US 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 85 / Daleville Avenue
Turn right onto AL 85 / Daleville Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 84
Turn left onto US 84
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.74 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this journey. The route is heavily dominated by US 84, comprising 95% of the drive, which means you'll be on faster roads for the vast majority of the trip. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 21.2 miles on US 84. This highway-centric profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel, rather than winding backroads or varied terrain.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and Daleville Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 85 / Daleville Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Daleville, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 31m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 85 / Daleville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dothan, AL
Full guide →Founded 1885
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.
Top landmarks
- • Dothan Opera House
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 31m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 85 / Daleville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 84): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dothan, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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