Origin
Dothan, AL
Night in Dothan on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dothan, AL to West Blocton, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
183.8 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Blocton, AL
Elizabeth Iris
Trip Overview
Dothan, AL to West Blocton, AL is 183.8 miles and takes about 4h 6m via US 231 and US 82, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that keeps you within the state of Alabama for its entirety. You'll primarily be on US-231 and US-82, which are generally good roads for covering distance. Given the relatively short duration and highway nature of this trip, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
91.9 miles from Dothan, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 89.1 mi | 1h 51m |
| US 82 | 58.8 mi | 1h 19m |
| South Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| Montgomery Highway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| State Route 5 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Birmingham Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| Birmingham Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Memorial Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 89.1 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and West Blocton, AL.
1
Start on US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Saint Andrews Street
3
Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Burdeshaw Street
4
Turn right onto US 231 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oates Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 Business
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Montgomery Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 231
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 231
7
Continue on US 231
16 mi
·
20 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 231
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 231
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
10
Continue on US 231; AL 10
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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US 231; AL 10
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231; AL 10
15
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
16
Continue on US 231; AL 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 231; AL 10
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 231; AL 10
18
Continue on US 231
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 231
19
Continue on US 231
36 mi
·
42 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto US 80; US 82; AL 21
10 mi
·
15 min
·
South Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Birmingham Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto US 82; AL 14
513 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 82; AL 14
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on US 82; AL 14
59 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
US 82; AL 14
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto AL 219
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Birmingham Road
26
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward 5
27
Turn straight onto AL 5
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 5
28
Turn slight right
151 ft
·
5 sec
29
Turn straight onto CR 24
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cahaba River Drive
30
Turn left onto Hickory Road
399 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hickory Road
31
Turn left onto Azalea Lane
27 ft
·
2 sec
·
Azalea Lane
32
Turn right onto Hickory Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hickory Road
33
Arrive at destination
Hickory Road
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving Dothan, AL in the morning will give you ample time to reach West Blocton, AL before evening. The longest stretch without a major stop is over 89 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Given the $28 fuel cost estimate, it's wise to top off your tank before departing Dothan. This drive is well within the scope of a single day, offering flexibility to depart at your convenience. Keep an eye out for the transitions between US 231 and US 82 as you progress north.
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 91.9 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.1 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 40 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 1h 59m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Blocton, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dothan, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Dothan, AL
This is one driving day of about 183.8 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Dothan, 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 89.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.9 miles from Dothan, 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 89.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 183.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
97.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard
Turn left onto US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
107.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
US 31 / Birmingham Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 31 / Birmingham Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
113.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
|
US 82; AL 14
Turn left onto US 82; AL 14
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
183.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
|
Azalea Lane
Turn left onto Azalea Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.76 one way
$55.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.58 | $81.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.30 | $8.82 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.08 | $7.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.73 | $11.76 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
West Blocton, AL
Night in West Blocton on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 89.1 miles on US 231, offering a consistent pace for a substantial portion of the drive. While the primary roads are highways, expect some transitions as you navigate through towns and connect between major routes like US 82. The overall character is one of efficient travel, designed to get you between these two points with minimal fuss.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.1 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and US 82. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway.
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 183.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 1 miles (US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.3 miles (US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.4 miles (US 31 / Birmingham Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 4h 6m. Total distance: 183.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.1 miles on US 231. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.3 miles (US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.4 miles (US 31 / Birmingham Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at West Blocton, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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