Dozier to Petrey is 30.2 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Petrey Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive on mostly surface roads, making it ideal for a quick local excursion or a segment of a larger trip. If you're looking for a brief drive with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Petrey Highway
10.3 mi
24m
Dozier Highway
8.2 mi
12m
Brantley Highway
6 mi
8m
Forest Avenue
2.3 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.2 mi
1m
East 3rd Street
1 mi
1m
West Emmett Avenue
1 mi
1m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Petrey Highway
— 10.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dozier, AL and Petrey, AL.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 29
8.2 mi·12 min·Dozier Highway
3
Continue on US 29
1.0 mi·1 min·West Emmett Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 29; US 331
1.2 mi·1 min·North Main Street
5
Continue on US 29; US 331
6.0 mi·8 min·Brantley Highway
6
Continue on US 29; US 331
2.3 mi·3 min·Forest Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 29; AL 10
1.0 mi·1 min·East 3rd Street
8
Turn left onto CR 59
5.8 mi·14 min·Petrey Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 59
4.5 mi·10 min·Petrey Highway
10
Arrive at destination
CR 59
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Dozier, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 29 / Dozier Highway
Turn right onto US 29 / Dozier Highway
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip|~14m in|US 29; US 331 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 29; US 331 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip|~28m in|US 29; AL 10 / East 3rd Street
Turn right onto US 29; AL 10 / East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
3
19.9 mi into trip|~30m in|CR 59 / Petrey Highway
Turn left onto CR 59 / Petrey Highway
Navigation decision point
4
25.7 mi into trip|~44m in|CR 59 / Petrey Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 59 / Petrey Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.25 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$5.12
$10.24
premium
$4.65
$5.53
$11.06
diesel
$6.28
$7.46
$14.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.1
0
$3.17
$1.45
Efficient EV
7.6
0
$2.64
$1.21
EV Truck/SUV
12.1
0
$4.23
$1.93
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Dozier, AL
Afternoon
in Dozier on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
N 15 to 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 7:37AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:23AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Petrey, AL
Afternoon
in Petrey on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
N 15 to 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 7:37AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 2:23AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
48°F
Luverne, AL
15 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll spend the full 54 minutes cruising at local speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.3 miles along Petrey Highway. Be prepared for typical rural road conditions, as you'll be navigating through local thoroughfares for the entire 30.2 miles.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Petrey Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 5 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 18.9 miles (US 29; AL 10 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Petrey Highway. 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: 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 18.9 miles (US 29; AL 10 / East 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Petrey, AL before heading back.
