Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dozier, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Glenwood, AL
Yasir Gürbüz
Dozier to Glenwood is 24.8 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Dozier Highway and Brantley Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip connecting two points within Alabama's Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience, with plenty of turns, making it ideal for a quick hop between communities. Given its brief duration, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day excursion, allowing you ample time to enjoy your destination without feeling rushed. It’s a simple connector, so don't anticipate dramatic scenery changes, but rather a smooth transition through familiar Alabama terrain.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dozier Highway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Brantley Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Glenwood Road | 5.9 mi | 14m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Emmett Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Curtis Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dozier, AL and Glenwood, AL.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto US 29
Continue on US 29
Turn left onto US 29; US 331
Continue on US 29; US 331
Continue on US 29; US 331
Turn sharp right onto Glenwood Road
Turn slight right onto Curtis Street
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 29 / Dozier Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 29; US 331 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Glenwood Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Townsend Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Dozier on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued June 2 at 1:01AM CDT until June 2 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Destination
Evening in Glenwood on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued June 2 at 1:01AM CDT until June 2 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles on Dozier Highway before you transition onto Brantley Highway and then Glenwood Road. You'll be navigating a series of local roads, which means you should be prepared for more frequent turns and potentially lower speed limits than you'd find on a major highway. The driving experience will feel like a typical journey through rural or suburban Alabama, emphasizing local connections over high-speed transit.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 29 / Dozier Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 29 / Dozier Highway): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (US 29; US 331 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (Glenwood Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
382 ft
~21.2 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-14:00
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Ruins
Near the start, short detour
Ruins
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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