Trip from Dothan, AL to Chalkville, AL

Drive Time

4h 11m

Distance

206.4 mi

332 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 58m ★

6 AM

4h 12m

8 AM

4h 38m

10 AM

4h 21m

12 PM

4h 18m

3 PM

4h 22m

5 PM

4h 37m

8 PM

4h 4m

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

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Chalkville, AL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Dothan to Chalkville covers 206.4 miles of Alabama territory, typically taking about 4 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Because this route is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a one-day excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $32 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for a day trip. The path stays entirely within the Southeast region, transitioning from the southeastern corner of the state toward the Birmingham area. Since the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to complete the transit comfortably in a single outing.

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

103.2 miles from Dothan, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient transit, as 92% of this route consists of highways including US 231, I-65, and the John M. Harbert III Freeway. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 231, which features the trip's longest uninterrupted stretch of 89.1 miles. The road’s personality is defined by consistent speed and steady travel rather than winding local backroads. As you move from the initial highway segments onto the interstate system, the pace of the drive remains fast and focused. It is a functional, no-nonsense route designed to get you from Dothan to Chalkville with minimal navigation stress.

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

There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 231 is the longest continuous segment at about 89.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 231 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 101.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 206.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 101.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 182.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

101.1 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Turn left toward Ann Street South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 3 Toward Ann Street South

182.4 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

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 250 Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa

182.6 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden

200.4 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 59 North: Gadsden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33B Toward I 59 North: Gadsden

203.8 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Take the exit toward Trussville, Pinson

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 141 Toward Trussville, Pinson

Towns Along This Route

Between Dothan, AL and Chalkville, AL, road signs point toward Ann Street South, Gadsden and Tuscaloosa.

Ann Street South

101.1 mi in | ~2h 12m

Gadsden

182.4 mi in | ~3h 42m

Tuscaloosa

182.4 mi in | ~3h 42m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 231	89.1 mi	1h 51m
I 65	78.2 mi	1h 24m
John M. Harbert III Freeway	17.1 mi	18m
Montgomery Highway	7.1 mi	11m
I 59	2.9 mi	3m
I 85	2.5 mi	3m
Chalkville Road	2.2 mi	4m
McGehee Road	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 231 — 89.1 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 84 Business; AL 52

111 ft · 5 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street

Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Burdeshaw Street

Turn right onto US 231 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Oates Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 Business

7.1 mi · 11 min · Montgomery Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 231

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231

16 mi · 20 min · US 231

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231

21 mi · 24 min · US 231

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.5 mi · 55 sec · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 231

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 231

36 mi · 42 min · US 231

Use the none lane.

Continue on McGehee Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · McGehee Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Carter Hill Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Carter Hill Road

Continue on Zelda Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

Turn right onto Ann Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Ann Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 3 Toward Ann Street South Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 85

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 85

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I-65 North: Birmingham

Merge onto I 65; US 82

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 65; US 82

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Exit 250 Toward I 459: Atlanta, Gadsden, Tuscaloosa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 459 North: Atlanta, Gadsden Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 459

17 mi · 18 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 33B Toward I 59 North: Gadsden Use the slight right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 15 sec · this road

Exit 33A Toward I-59 North: Gadsden

Merge onto I 59

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 59

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 141 Toward Trussville, Pinson Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn slight left

128 ft · 10 sec

Exit 141 Toward Trussville, Pinson

Turn left onto CR 10

2.2 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Old Springville Road Northeast

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Old Springville Road Northeast

Arrive at destination

Old Springville Road Northeast

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop during the 4-hour and 11-minute duration to stretch and refuel. Since you are looking at a $32 fuel budget, check your gas levels before hitting the 89.1-mile stretch on US 231 to avoid any unnecessary anxiety in more rural sections. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to navigate the transition onto the John M. Harbert III Freeway before peak traffic hours intensify near your destination. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Keep a close eye on your GPS when switching from the primary highway routes onto the freeway segments to ensure you stay on track.

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 103.2 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 2h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.1 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.2 miles or 2h 16m 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 27m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dothan, 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 Dothan, AL

This is one driving day of about 206.4 miles and 4h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dothan, 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 89.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.2 mi from Dothan, AL · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

103 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

Clio, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dadeville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.2 miles from Dothan, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 231 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.1 miles.

Arriving in Chalkville, AL

The final approach into Chalkville, 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 Chalkville, 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

$31.55 one way

$63.11 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$34.61	$69.22
premium	$4.61	$37.46	$74.92
diesel	$5.64	$45.85	$91.71

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: 72.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.9	0	$21.67	$9.91
Efficient EV	51.6	0	$18.06	$8.26
EV Truck/SUV	82.6	1	$28.90	$13.21

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Dothan, AL

Afternoon in Dothan on Sunday

Local time

3:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chalkville, AL

Afternoon in Chalkville on Sunday

Local time

3:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 11m 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 Dothan, AL to Chalkville, AL covers 206.4 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 231, I 65, John M. Harbert III Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103.2 miles from Dothan, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.55 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.

Between Dothan, AL and Chalkville, AL, road signs point toward Ann Street South, Gadsden and Tuscaloosa.

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Trip from Dothan, AL to Chalkville, AL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Chalkville, AL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dothan, AL

Chalkville, AL

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 11m on the road

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