Origin
Dothan, AL
Evening in Dothan on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dothan, AL to West Blocton, AL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
183.8 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
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
The drive from Dothan, AL to West Blocton, AL covers 183.8 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Saint Andrews Street, East Burdeshaw Street, North Oates Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
91.9 miles from Dothan, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 183.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Saint Andrews Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 6m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dothan, AL to West Blocton, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Saint Andrews Street | — | — |
| East Burdeshaw Street | — | — |
| North Oates Street | — | — |
| Montgomery Highway | — | — |
| South Boulevard | — | — |
| Birmingham Highway | — | — |
| Memorial Drive | — | — |
| Birmingham Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Saint Andrews Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and West Blocton, AL.
1
Start on East Main Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Saint Andrews Street
3
Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Burdeshaw Street
4
Turn right onto North Oates Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oates Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Montgomery Highway
6
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
7
Continue straight
16 mi
·
20 min
8
Continue straight
21 mi
·
24 min
9
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
10
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
11
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
12
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
13
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
14
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
16
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
18
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
19
Continue straight
36 mi
·
42 min
20
Turn left onto South Boulevard
10 mi
·
15 min
·
South Boulevard
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Birmingham Highway
22
Continue on Memorial Drive
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
23
Turn left
512 ft
·
8 sec
24
Continue straight
59 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
25
Turn right onto Birmingham Road
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Birmingham Road
26
Turn straight onto 5
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
5
27
Turn straight onto State Route 5
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 5
28
Turn slight right
151 ft
·
6 sec
29
Turn straight onto Cahaba River Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cahaba River Drive
30
Turn left onto Hickory Road
400 ft
·
23 sec
·
Hickory Road
31
Turn left onto Azalea Lane
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
Azalea Lane
32
Turn right onto Hickory Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hickory Road
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 91.9 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
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 40 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 2h 3m 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 West Blocton, 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 183.8 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.9 mi from Dothan, AL · 2h 3m into the drive
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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.9 miles from Dothan, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Blocton, AL
The final approach into West Blocton, 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 West Blocton, 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
$27.76 one way
$55.52 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| premium | $4.56 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.58 | $81.16 |
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: 64.3 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 | 55.1 | 0 | $19.30 | $8.82 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.08 | $7.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.73 | $11.76 |
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
West Blocton, AL
Evening in West Blocton on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
2 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dothan, AL to West Blocton, AL covers 183.8 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Saint Andrews Street, East Burdeshaw Street, North Oates Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.9 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 $27.76 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 6m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dothan, AL to West Blocton, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dothan, AL to West Blocton, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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