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Trip from Dothan, AL to Evergreen, AL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

108.5 mi

175 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 9m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m

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

Downtown Evergreen, AL, AL

Evergreen, AL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dothan, AL to Evergreen, AL covers 108.5 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 84, River Falls Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.8 miles on US 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.39 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

54.2 miles from Dothan, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Dothan, AL to Evergreen, AL covers 108.5 miles and takes about 2h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Dothan, AL to Evergreen, AL is easy. At 2h 18m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street

Depart onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
29.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street

Enter roundabout onto AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | US 84

Turn right onto US 84

Navigation decision point

4
108.4 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | Cooper Street

Turn right onto Cooper Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 46.8 mi 55m
River Falls Street 25.6 mi 32m
East Main Street 21.4 mi 29m
North Main Street 4.6 mi 5m
US 31 4.2 mi 4m
West Cummings Avenue 3 mi 4m
East Stewart Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 46.8 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 84 Business; AL 52

21 mi · 29 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on US 84; AL 134

7.7 mi · 10 min · US 84; AL 134
3

Turn straight onto AL 88; AL 134

0.6 mi · 51 sec · South Main Street
4

Continue on AL 27; AL 88; AL 134

4.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
5

Continue on US 84

26 mi · 30 min · US 84
6

Continue on this road

1.4 mi · 2 min · this road
7

Continue on East Stewart Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Stewart Avenue
8

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.4 mi · 31 sec · North Main Street
9

Turn right onto West Cummings Avenue

3.0 mi · 4 min · West Cummings Avenue
10

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · this road
11

Turn right onto US 84

13 mi · 15 min · US 84
12

Take the exit onto US 84

217 ft · 5 sec · US 84
13

Turn slight right onto US 84; AL 55

26 mi · 32 min · River Falls Street
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 31; US 84

4.2 mi · 4 min · US 31; US 84
15

Turn right onto Cooper Street

362 ft · 15 sec · Cooper Street
16

Arrive at destination

Cooper Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.2 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 53m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dothan, 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 Dothan, AL

This is one driving day of about 108.5 miles and 2h 18m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 46.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.2 mi from Dothan, AL · 1h 9m into the drive

city in Covington County, Alabama, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Andalusia, AL

54 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

Andalusia, AL

Fuel and coffee

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

Andalusia, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Dothan, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Evergreen, AL

The final approach into Evergreen, 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 Evergreen, 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

$16.39 one way

$32.77 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $17.99 $35.98
premium $4.56 $19.47 $38.95
diesel $5.61 $23.96 $47.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.6 0 $11.39 $5.21
Efficient EV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34
EV Truck/SUV 43.4 0 $15.19 $6.94

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Dothan, AL

Night in Dothan on Tuesday

Local time

9:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

SW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Evergreen, AL

Night in Evergreen on Tuesday

Local time

9:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°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

23 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

2h 18m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dothan, AL to Evergreen, AL covers 108.5 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 84, River Falls Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.2 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 $16.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Dothan, AL to Evergreen, AL is easy. At 2h 18m with 47% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.6 miles (AL 27; AL 88; AL 134 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dothan, AL to Evergreen, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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