Origin
Ozark, AL
Late night in Ozark on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ozark, AL to Dothan, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ozark, AL
Kelly
Trip Overview
Ozark to Dothan is 22.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via South US Highway 231, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey keeps you within Alabama's Southeast region for its entirety. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused drive that makes for a quick connection between these two communities. It's a simple hop, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. This route is best suited for a same-day trip, offering no complexities for a quick errand or a short day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South US Highway 231 | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| US 231 | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| South Union Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Saint Andrews Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Powell Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South US Highway 231
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ozark, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 27
66 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Broad Street
2
Turn right onto AL 123
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Union Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto US 231; AL 123
14 mi
·
16 min
·
South US Highway 231
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
6
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
7
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 123 / South Union Avenue
Turn right onto AL 123 / South Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 231; AL 123 / South US Highway 231
Turn slight left onto US 231; AL 123 / South US Highway 231
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
22.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
West Powell Street
Turn left onto West Powell Street
Navigation decision point
3
22.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
North Saint Andrews Street
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
Navigation decision point
3
22.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
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 Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
6 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of it being on main roads like South US Highway 231 and South Union Avenue. You'll experience a consistent drive, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 13.9 miles on South US Highway 231. The road maintains a steady character throughout, designed for efficient travel. It's not a route that will present many twists or turns; instead, anticipate a predictable and direct path from Ozark to Dothan.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on South US Highway 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South US Highway 231 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 123 / South Union Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m 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: near the start (AL 123 / South Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 231; AL 123 / South US Highway 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (West Powell Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 34m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on South US Highway 231. 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 123 / South Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 231; AL 123 / South US Highway 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (West Powell Street): Navigation decision point.
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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