This 198.8-mile journey from Greensboro to Dothan, Alabama, is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take around 4 hours and 17 minutes. You'll primarily navigate US 231, with a significant portion on Troy Highway, and even cross the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge. With a fuel cost estimated at $30, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it a solid option for those looking to cover ground without an overnight commitment. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.
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
99.4 miles from Greensboro, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 198.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 46% of the drive utilizing highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 62 miles on US 231, offering a good opportunity to settle in. The drive is characterized as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of faster road sections and potentially more local or slower-paced segments. This means you'll experience different road personalities as you progress from Greensboro to Dothan, keeping things interesting behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 62 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.4 miles in near North Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 198.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 19.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (AL 183 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 80 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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19.4 mi into trip|~28m in|North Street
Turn left onto North Street
Navigation decision point
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19.5 mi into trip|~28m in|AL 183 / East Avenue
Turn right onto AL 183 / East Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip|~29m in|US 80 / Washington Street
Turn left onto US 80 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
48.5 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 80 Business; AL 22 / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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95.9 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 80, US 82
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 168
Toward US 80, US 82
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 231
62 mi
1h 22m
Troy Highway
34.7 mi
41m
Edmund Pettus Bridge
34.5 mi
40m
Washington Street
28.7 mi
35m
AL 61
18.1 mi
25m
US 80
11.1 mi
14m
South Boulevard
5.4 mi
8m
Broad Street
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 231
— 62 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro, AL and Dothan, AL.
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Start on AL 69
0.3 mi·1 min·Tuscaloosa Street
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Turn left onto AL 14
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
3
Turn right onto AL 61
18 mi·25 min·AL 61
4
Turn left onto North Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Street
5
Turn right onto AL 183
0.2 mi·43 sec·East Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 80
29 mi·35 min·Washington Street
7
Turn right onto US 80 Business; AL 22
1.8 mi·3 min·Broad Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 80 Business
35 mi·40 min·Edmund Pettus Bridge
9
Continue on US 80; AL 21
9.9 mi·12 min·US 80; AL 21
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 80
1.2 mi·1 min·US 80
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 168Toward US 80, US 82
12
Turn right onto US 80; US 82; AL 21
5.4 mi·8 min·South Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 82; US 231
35 mi·41 min·Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 231
7.7 mi·9 min·US 231
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.1 mi·9 sec·US 231; AL 10
16
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.0 mi·3 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi·10 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 231; AL 10
38 mi·47 min·US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi·11 min·US 231
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Powell Street
21
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Saint Andrews Street
22
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Trip Plan
For this roughly 4-hour drive, starting early is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without major town access is 62 miles on US 231. The estimated fuel cost of $30 is helpful for budgeting. A specific point to be aware of is your passage over the Edmund Pettus Bridge; plan for potential traffic or brief pauses in this historically significant area.
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 99.4 miles from Greensboro, AL, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 44 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 2h 8m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dothan, AL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greensboro, 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 Greensboro, AL
This is one driving day of about 198.8 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Greensboro, 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 62 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.4 mi from Greensboro, AL
· 2h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.02 one way
$60.05 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$32.96
$65.92
premium
$4.56
$35.68
$71.36
diesel
$5.61
$43.89
$87.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
25 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Troy, Alabama
Other
1 DCFC
Red E Charging Station
Montgomery, Alabama
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Dothan, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Dothan, Alabama
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Dothan, Alabama
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Downtown Montgomery EV Charger
Montgomery, Alabama
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Dothan, Alabama
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Montgomery, Alabama
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 9
Other: 6
Tesla Destination: 3
Tesla: 2
Blink: 2
Electrify America: 1
InCharge: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.6
0
$20.87
$9.54
Efficient EV
49.7
0
$17.40
$7.95
EV Truck/SUV
79.5
0
$27.83
$12.72
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Greensboro, AL
Evening
in Greensboro on Friday
Local time
7:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dothan, AL
Evening
in Dothan on Friday
Local time
7:41 PM
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
4h 17m 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 Greensboro, AL to Dothan, AL covers 198.8 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 231, Troy Highway, Edmund Pettus Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.4 miles from Greensboro, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.02 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 198.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.4 miles (North Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (AL 183 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (US 80 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Greensboro, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
