Origin
Slocomb, AL
Morning in Slocomb on Sunday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slocomb, 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
26m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Slocomb, AL
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection in Southeast Alabama, the 15.5-mile trek from Slocomb to Dothan is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel for this local transition. Since it is such a short distance, you can easily handle this as a one-day trip without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. Because both towns are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Highway | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| East White Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| West Lawrence Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Fortner Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Lafayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Saint Andrews Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Morris Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hartford Highway
— 6.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slocomb, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on North Morris Street
224 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Morris Street
2
Turn left onto AL 52
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lawrence Street
3
Continue on AL 52
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East White Street
4
Continue on AL 52
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hartford Highway
5
Turn right onto Fortner Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fortner Street
6
Continue on West Lafayette Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lafayette Street
7
Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Saint Andrews Street
8
Turn right onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.5 — 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 52 / West Lawrence Street
Turn left onto AL 52 / West Lawrence Street
Navigation decision point
3
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Fortner Street
Turn right onto Fortner Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
South Saint Andrews Street
Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Dothan on Sunday
Local time
8:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will not encounter any highway miles on this path, as the route relies entirely on local roads like Hartford Highway, East White Street, and West Lawrence Street. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 6.7 miles you spend on Hartford Highway. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience as you navigate through the town-to-town transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Hartford 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 early in the drive near AL 52 / West Lawrence Street.
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 26m 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: near the start (AL 52 / West Lawrence Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (Fortner Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (South Saint Andrews 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 26m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on Hartford 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: near the start (AL 52 / West Lawrence Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (Fortner Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (South Saint Andrews 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Dothan, AL
More from Slocomb, AL
More trips to Dothan, AL
Explore more options from Slocomb, AL or browse trips ending in Dothan, AL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AL road trips.