Origin
Hartford, AL
Morning in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, AL to Dothan, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, AL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Hartford and Dothan, Alabama, this 21.5-mile journey is a straightforward commute across the Southeast region. Expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via East Mill Street, Hartford Highway, and East White Street. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Since the distance is short, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing to plan for additional stops along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Because this route features a 0% highway share, you will remain on local roads for the entirety of the 21.5-mile trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the initial 8.1 miles on East Mill Street. The road requires your full attention as you transition between the various local streets that connect these two Alabama towns. It is a practical, no-frills drive that prioritizes direct local connectivity over scenic highway cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Mill Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
333 ft
240 ft
Total Climb
220 ft
Total Descent
169 ft
Highest Point
333 ft
~20 mi in
Elevation Range
93 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AL 52 / East Mill Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 52 / East Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (Fortner Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (South Saint Andrews Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AL 52 / East Mill Street
Turn left onto AL 52 / East Mill Street
Navigation decision point
3
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Fortner Street
Turn right onto Fortner Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South Saint Andrews Street
Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Turn right onto US 84 Business; AL 52 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Mill Street | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Hartford Highway | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| East White Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Fortner Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Lafayette Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Saint Andrews Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Mill Street
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on AL 123
62 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto AL 52
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
East Mill Street
3
Continue on AL 52
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East White Street
4
Continue on AL 52
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hartford Highway
5
Turn right onto Fortner Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fortner Street
6
Continue on West Lafayette Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lafayette Street
7
Turn left onto South Saint Andrews Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Saint Andrews Street
8
Turn right onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.49 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Saturday
Local time
9:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
6 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
35m 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 Hartford, AL to Dothan, AL covers 21.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Mill Street, Hartford Highway, East White Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Hartford, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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 Hartford, AL to Dothan, AL is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AL 52 / East Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (Fortner Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (South Saint Andrews Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hartford, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 240 ft to 333 ft elevation with about 220 ft of total climbing.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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