Origin
Hazel Green, AL
Late night in Hazel Green on Wednesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazel Green, AL to Dothan, AL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 4m
Distance
310.7 mi
500 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 51m
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6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 14m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 30m
8 PM
4h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazel Green, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hazel Green, AL to Dothan, AL covers 310.7 miles and takes about 5h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. 231, Memorial Parkway Northwest, I-565 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.92 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
155.3 miles from Hazel Green, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 4m drive with frequent turns across 310.7 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.
U.S. 231 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 4m 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 Hazel Green, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. 231 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Parkway Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-565 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montgomery | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-85 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
U.S. 231
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Green, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on U.S. 231
12 mi
·
13 min
·
U.S. 231
2
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Parkway Northwest
3
Take the exit slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
4
Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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I-565 West
5
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
19 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 65: Birmingham, Nashville
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 65 South: Birmingham
8
Merge slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
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I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
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I 22 West: Memphis
11
Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Montgomery
12
Merge slight left
93 mi
·
1 hr 43 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
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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
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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
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23 sec
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West Powell Street
29
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Saint Andrews Street
30
Turn left onto East Main Street
112 ft
·
3 sec
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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 155.3 miles from Hazel Green, AL, or about 2h 32m 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.3 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
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 Hazel Green, 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 Hazel Green, AL
This is one driving day of about 310.7 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hazel Green, 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 155.3 mi from Hazel Green, AL · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.3 miles from Hazel Green, 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
$46.92 one way
$93.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $51.51 | $103.02 |
| premium | $4.56 | $55.77 | $111.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.60 | $137.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.62 | $14.91 |
| Efficient EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.19 | $12.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.3 | 1 | $43.50 | $19.88 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Dothan on Wednesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
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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
4 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
5h 4m 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 Hazel Green, AL to Dothan, AL covers 310.7 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. 231, Memorial Parkway Northwest, I-565 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.3 miles from Hazel Green, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.92 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 is a straightforward 5h 4m 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 Hazel Green, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hazel Green, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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