Trip from Choccolocco, AL to Dothan, AL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 27m

Distance

213.2 mi

343 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 14m ★

6 AM

4h 28m

8 AM

4h 55m

10 AM

4h 37m

12 PM

4h 35m

3 PM

4h 39m

5 PM

4h 53m

8 PM

4h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Choccolocco, AL

Fernando Oliveira

Trip Overview

This 213.2-mile drive from Choccolocco to Dothan, Alabama, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 4 hours and 27 minutes. Given its manageable duration, it's an ideal candidate for a single-day road trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The route predominantly utilizes highways, making up 81% of the total mileage, and the estimated fuel cost is around $32. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entire trip, so expect a consistent regional feel. This highway-focused profile suggests a direct and efficient passage.

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

106.6 miles from Choccolocco, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 213.2-mile trip, with 81% of your journey on these faster roads. The primary roads you'll navigate include AL 21 and US 231, along with sections of Troy Highway. There's a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 99.1 miles on AL 21, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of driving without significant transitions. This profile suggests a route that prioritizes forward momentum, likely offering fewer winding local roads and more consistent speeds.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

AL 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 21 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near US 431 / Leon Smith Parkway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (US 431 / Leon Smith Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 431 / Leon Smith Parkway

Turn left onto US 431 / Leon Smith Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6.3 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 20 West: Birmingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 20 West: Birmingham

8.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 185 Toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston

108.3 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | US 231; AL 21

Turn left onto US 231; AL 21

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

115.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway

Turn left onto US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
AL 21	99.1 mi	1h 56m
US 231	69.5 mi	1h 33m
Troy Highway	34.7 mi	41m
DeArmanville Road	2.5 mi	4m
I 20	2.2 mi	2m
US 78	2 mi	2m
Old Choccolocco Road	1.6 mi	2m
North Saint Andrews Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: AL 21 — 99.1 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Choccolocco, AL and Dothan, AL.

Start on Old Choccolocco Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Old Choccolocco Road

Continue on DeArmanville Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · DeArmanville Road

Turn right onto US 78

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 78

Continue on US 78

140 ft · 9 sec · US 78

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Turn left onto US 431

398 ft · 7 sec · Leon Smith Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 20 West: Birmingham Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 20

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 185 Toward AL 21: Oxford, Anniston Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto AL 21

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Quintard Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on AL 21

392 ft · 8 sec · AL 21

Continue on AL 21

1.3 mi · 1 min · AL 21

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on AL 21

98 mi · 1 hr 54 min · AL 21

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 231; AL 21

7.6 mi · 11 min · US 231; AL 21

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 82; US 231

35 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 231

7.7 mi · 9 min · US 231

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 231; AL 10

Continue on US 231; AL 10

2.0 mi · 3 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

7.6 mi · 10 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

38 mi · 47 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 231

6.2 mi · 11 min · US 231

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto West Powell Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Powell Street

Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52

111 ft · 3 sec · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

US 84 Business; AL 52

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 27-minute drive, a morning departure from Choccolocco is recommended to maximize daylight and take advantage of the single recommended stop. With a longest stretch of 99.1 miles on AL 21, plan for a mid-drive break to refuel and stretch your legs, especially considering the $32 estimated fuel cost. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility in your pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longer stretches, and consult your map for the best opportunities to stop and rest along AL 21 or US 231.

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 106.6 miles from Choccolocco, AL, or about 2h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.1 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 47 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 106.6 miles or 2h 8m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dothan, AL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Choccolocco, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Choccolocco, AL

This is one driving day of about 213.2 miles and 4h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Choccolocco, 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 AL 21 for about 99.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.6 mi from Choccolocco, AL · 2h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wetumpka, AL

107 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

Columbiana, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wetumpka, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.6 miles from Choccolocco, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before AL 21 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.1 miles.

Arriving in Dothan, AL

The final approach into Dothan, AL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dothan, AL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.20 one way

$64.40 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$35.35	$70.69
premium	$4.56	$38.27	$76.53
diesel	$5.61	$47.07	$94.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64	0	$22.39	$10.23
Efficient EV	53.3	0	$18.65	$8.53
EV Truck/SUV	85.3	1	$29.85	$13.64

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Choccolocco, AL

Night in Choccolocco on Wednesday

Local time

10:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dothan, AL

Night in Dothan on Wednesday

Local time

10:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°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

34 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 27m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Choccolocco, AL to Dothan, AL covers 213.2 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are AL 21, US 231, Troy Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 106.6 miles from Choccolocco, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Choccolocco, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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