Origin
West Blocton, AL
Morning in West Blocton on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Blocton, AL to Dothan, AL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
184.1 mi
296 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 54m
★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Blocton, AL
Elizabeth Iris
Trip Overview
This 184-mile drive from West Blocton to Dothan, Alabama, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey perfect for a single day trip. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 6 minutes on the road, navigating primarily via US 231 and US 82, with a segment also on Troy Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $28, this route through the Southeast region is economically manageable. The drive is mostly highway, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground within Alabama.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
92.1 miles from West Blocton, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 231 | 62 mi | 1h 22m |
| US 82 | 59 mi | 1h 19m |
| Troy Highway | 34.7 mi | 41m |
| West Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 15m |
| State Route 5 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| AL 219 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Birmingham Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Memorial Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 62 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Blocton, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on Hickory Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hickory Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Azalea Lane
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
Azalea Lane
3
Turn right onto Hickory Road
399 ft
·
19 sec
·
Hickory Road
4
Turn right onto CR 24
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cahaba River Drive
5
Turn left onto AL 5
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 5
6
Turn left onto AL 219
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
AL 219
7
Take the ramp onto AL 219
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
AL 219
8
Take the exit onto AL 219
338 ft
·
16 sec
·
AL 219
Use the left lane.
9
Turn sharp left onto US 82; AL 219
59 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
US 82; AL 219
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto US 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Memorial Drive
11
Continue on US 31
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Birmingham Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto US 31
10 mi
·
15 min
·
West Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 82; US 231
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 231
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 231
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
16
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 231; AL 10
38 mi
·
47 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
21
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
22
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, starting your trip from West Blocton in the morning allows ample time to reach Dothan without feeling rushed. You'll encounter only one indicated stop, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, keeping the $28 fuel cost in mind. The longest stretch of 62 miles on US 231 means you'll want to ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. This is a relatively short drive, offering flexibility for spontaneous pauses if desired, but the highway-focused nature means significant stretches will require your full attention.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.1 miles from West Blocton, AL, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dothan, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Blocton, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Blocton, AL
This is one driving day of about 184.1 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from West Blocton, AL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 231 for about 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.1 miles from West Blocton, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 231 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 76.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Azalea Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Azalea Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hickory Road
Turn right onto Hickory Road
Navigation decision point
6
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
AL 219
Take the exit onto AL 219
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 82; AL 219
Turn sharp left onto US 82; AL 219
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
76.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
US 31 / West Boulevard
Turn right onto US 31 / West Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.80 one way
$55.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.52 | $61.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.65 | $81.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.11 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.77 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
4h 6m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 72% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for much of the 184 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 62 miles on US 231, indicating periods of consistent travel without frequent town exits. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of US 82 and Troy Highway suggests some variation in road type as you progress through Alabama. This isn't a winding backroad adventure, but rather an efficient transit.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62 mi on US 231.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and US 82. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Azalea Lane.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Azalea Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hickory Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (AL 219): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dothan, AL
Full guide →Founded 1885
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.
Top landmarks
- • Dothan Opera House
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 4h 6m. Total distance: 184.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62 miles on US 231. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Azalea Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hickory Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (AL 219): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Dothan, AL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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