Trip from Dothan, AL to Brent, AL

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Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

174.3 mi

281 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 41m ★

6 AM

3h 54m

8 AM

4h 19m

10 AM

4h 3m

12 PM

4h 0m

3 PM

4h 4m

5 PM

4h 18m

8 PM

3h 46m

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

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Brent, AL

Muhammad Nabeel

Trip Overview

Traveling from Dothan to Brent covers 174.3 miles across the state of Alabama, typically requiring about 3 hours and 53 minutes of drive time. Because this journey fits comfortably into a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You can expect to spend roughly $27 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route primarily utilizes US 231 and US 82, with a short segment on South Boulevard to navigate your way. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. This highway-focused drive is straightforward and efficient, serving as a reliable way to connect these two Alabama locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

87.2 miles from Dothan, AL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by highway travel, as 85% of this route consists of high-speed roads. Your journey features a significant 89.1-mile stretch on US 231, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. The personality of this route is functional and direct, focusing on getting you to your destination without unnecessary detours. While you will encounter a mix of highway conditions, the transition between US 231 and US 82 helps break up the monotony of the open road. Be prepared for a consistent pace that relies heavily on major thoroughfares to maintain your momentum from start to finish.

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

There are about 32 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 US 82. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 174.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.3 miles (US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.4 miles (US 31 / Birmingham Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 231 Business / Montgomery Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

97.3 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard

Turn left onto US 80; US 82; AL 21 / South Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

107.4 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | US 31 / Birmingham Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 31 / Birmingham Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

113.1 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | US 82; AL 14

Turn left onto US 82; AL 14

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

174.3 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 231	89.1 mi	1h 51m
US 82	58.7 mi	1h 19m
South Boulevard	10.1 mi	15m
Montgomery Highway	7.1 mi	11m
Birmingham Highway	3.7 mi	5m
Memorial Drive	2 mi	2m
Birmingham Road	0.9 mi	1m
Main Street	0.7 mi	1m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dothan, AL and Brent, 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 straight lane.

Continue on US 231

0.6 mi · 39 sec · US 231

Continue on US 231

16 mi · 20 min · US 231

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 231

21 mi · 24 min · US 231

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 231; AL 10

Continue on US 231; AL 10

5.1 mi · 6 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.5 mi · 55 sec · US 231; AL 10

Use the straight 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

Continue on US 231; AL 10

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 231; AL 10

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 231; AL 10

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 231; AL 10

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 231; AL 10

Continue on US 231

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 231

Continue on US 231

36 mi · 42 min · US 231

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 80; US 82; AL 21

10 mi · 15 min · South Boulevard

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 31

3.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingham Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 31

2.0 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 82; AL 14

513 ft · 7 sec · US 82; AL 14

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 82; AL 14

59 mi · 1 hr 18 min · US 82; AL 14

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

450 ft · 12 sec

Continue on Birmingham Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Birmingham Road

Turn slight right

474 ft · 11 sec

Turn right onto AL 25

0.6 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street

Turn left onto AL 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right

54 ft · 9 sec

Turn left

169 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Planning for this 3 hour and 53 minute drive is simple since you only need to account for one planned stop along the way. To keep your travel stress-free, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic periods when merging onto the busier segments of US 231. Because the route is highway-focused, stay alert during the long 89.1-mile stretch to ensure you remain focused behind the wheel. Given the $27 fuel estimate, filling up your tank before leaving Dothan is a smart way to ensure you don't have to hunt for stations during the middle of the drive. Since this is a one-day trip, enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own departure time to suit your personal preferences.

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 87.2 miles from Dothan, AL, or about 1h 53m 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 87.2 miles or 1h 53m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, 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 174.3 miles and 3h 53m.

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 87.2 mi from Dothan, AL · 1h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dadeville, AL

87 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 87.2 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 Brent, AL

The final approach into Brent, 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 Brent, 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

$26.32 one way

$52.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$28.90	$57.79
premium	$4.56	$31.28	$62.57
diesel	$5.61	$38.48	$76.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.3	$18.30	$8.37
Efficient EV	43.6	$15.25	$6.97
EV Truck/SUV	69.7	$24.40	$11.16

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Dothan, AL

Night in Dothan on Tuesday

Local time

9:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brent, AL

Night in Brent on Tuesday

Local time

9:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°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

31 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

3h 53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Brent, AL covers 174.3 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 231, US 82, South Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.2 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 $26.32 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.