New Brockton to Dothan is 36.5 miles and takes about 50 minutes via US 84, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given the relatively quick travel time, it's an easy same-day excursion. The route is primarily highway, making it a straightforward drive for most vehicles. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this brief hop.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 84
27 mi
36m
East Park Avenue
7.9 mi
10m
Mc Kinnon Street
1.1 mi
1m
South Main Street
0.6 mi
<1m
East Main Street
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Longest stretch:
US 84
— 27 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Brockton, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 122
1.1 mi·1 min·Mc Kinnon Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
5.8 mi·7 min·US 84
3
Continue on AL 27; AL 88; AL 134
0.6 mi·52 sec·South Main Street
4
Continue on AL 88; AL 134
7.9 mi·10 min·East Park Avenue
5
Continue on US 84
21 mi·29 min·US 84
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from New Brockton, 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
1 of 1
1 decision points cluster around mile 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.9 mi into trip|~9m in|AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.35 one way
$10.69 round trip
$3.72/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.13
$5.94
$11.87
premium
$4.49
$6.45
$12.89
diesel
$5.60
$8.05
$16.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11
0
$3.83
$1.75
Efficient EV
9.1
0
$3.19
$1.46
EV Truck/SUV
14.6
0
$5.11
$2.34
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
New Brockton, AL
Late night
in New Brockton on Monday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:42AM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:27AM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Destination
Dothan, AL
Late night
in Dothan on Monday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:42AM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:27AM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
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
50m 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?
You'll spend about 74% of this 36.5-mile trip on highways. The longest stretch on US 84 covers 27 miles, offering a consistent cruising experience. After that, you'll transition to surface streets like East Park Avenue and Mc Kinnon Street for the remainder of the drive. Expect a shift from open highway to more developed areas as you approach your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on US 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and East Park Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Brockton, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 50m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.9 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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.
The longest stretch is about 27 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.9 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dothan, AL before heading back.
