Origin
Graysville, AL
Morning in Graysville on Friday
Local time
8:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graysville, AL to Dothan, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 34m
Distance
212.4 mi
342 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graysville, AL
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Graysville, AL to Dothan, AL covers 212.4 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 10th Avenue Southwest, Bankhead Highway Southwest, Adamsville Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.08 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
106.2 miles from Graysville, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 212.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 212.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Avenue Southwest 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Graysville, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Avenue Southwest | — | — |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | — | — |
| Adamsville Parkway | — | — |
| Forestdale Boulevard | — | — |
| Bankhead Highway West | — | — |
| Arkadelphia Road | — | — |
| I-20 East | — | — |
| I 65 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
10th Avenue Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graysville, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto 10th Avenue Southwest
364 ft
·
18 sec
·
10th Avenue Southwest
3
Turn left onto Bankhead Highway Southwest
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
4
Continue on Adamsville Parkway
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Adamsville Parkway
5
Continue on Forestdale Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Forestdale Boulevard
6
Continue on Bankhead Highway West
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bankhead Highway West
7
Continue on Arkadelphia Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Arkadelphia Road
8
Continue on Arkadelphia Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Arkadelphia Road
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-20 East, I-59 North: Downtown
10
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Montgomery
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 South: Montgomery
12
Merge slight right
89 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
I-85 North: Atlanta
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 85 North: Atlanta
15
Continue straight
2.7 mi
·
3 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Ann Street
17
Turn right onto Ann Street
436 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ann Street
18
Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Zelda Road
19
Continue on Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Carter Hill Road
20
Turn left onto McGehee Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
McGehee Road
21
Continue on Troy Highway
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Highway
22
Continue straight
7.7 mi
·
9 min
23
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
24
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
25
Continue straight
7.6 mi
·
10 min
26
Continue straight
38 mi
·
47 min
27
Continue straight
6.2 mi
·
11 min
28
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
29
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
30
Turn left onto East Main Street
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
31
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 106.2 miles from Graysville, AL, or about 1h 47m 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 47 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.2 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 55m
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 Graysville, 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 Graysville, AL
This is one driving day of about 212.4 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Graysville, 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 106.2 mi from Graysville, AL · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.2 miles from Graysville, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$32.08 one way
$64.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.21 | $70.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.12 | $76.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.90 | $93.79 |
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: 74.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.30 | $10.20 |
| Efficient EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85 | 1 | $29.74 | $13.59 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Dothan, AL
Morning in Dothan on Friday
Local time
8:16 AM
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
2 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
3h 34m 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 Graysville, AL to Dothan, AL covers 212.4 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Avenue Southwest, Bankhead Highway Southwest, Adamsville Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.2 miles from Graysville, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.08 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Graysville, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Graysville, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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