Origin
Stevenson, AL
Afternoon in Stevenson on Monday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stevenson, AL to Dothan, AL
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
325.9 mi
524 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Stevenson, AL to Dothan, AL covers 325.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Kentucky Avenue, John T Reid Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.82 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
162.9 miles from Stevenson, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 325.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street 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 21m 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 Stevenson, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kentucky Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John T Reid Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Love Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AL 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevenson, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on the route
112 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge slight left onto John T Reid Parkway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
6
Continue on Lee Highway
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lee Highway
7
Continue on John T Reid Parkway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
8
Continue on Lee Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Highway
9
Continue on John T Reid Parkway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward 35: Veterans Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
35: Veterans Drive
11
Turn left onto Veterans Drive
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Drive
12
Continue on West Main Street
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on Love Road
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Love Road
14
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
15
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
39 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Attalla, Rainbow City
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
AL 77: Attalla, Rainbow City
17
Turn right onto Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gilbert Ferry Road Southeast
18
Continue on West Grand Avenue
41 mi
·
59 min
·
West Grand Avenue
19
Turn right onto Western Bypass
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Western Bypass
20
Continue on Rockford Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockford Highway
21
Continue on Broadway Avenue
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Broadway Avenue
22
Turn left
7.6 mi
·
11 min
23
Turn left onto Troy Highway
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Highway
24
Continue straight
7.7 mi
·
9 min
25
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
26
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
27
Continue straight
7.6 mi
·
10 min
28
Continue straight
38 mi
·
47 min
29
Continue straight
6.2 mi
·
11 min
30
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
31
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
32
Turn left onto East Main Street
112 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
33
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 162.9 miles from Stevenson, AL, or about 2h 40m 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 162.9 miles or 2h 40m 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 23m
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 Stevenson, 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.
+
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 Stevenson, AL
This is one driving day of about 325.9 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stevenson, 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 162.9 mi from Stevenson, AL · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 162.9 miles from Stevenson, 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
$49.82 one way
$99.64 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $54.65 | $109.29 |
| premium | $4.61 | $59.15 | $118.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.40 | $144.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.8 | 1 | $34.22 | $15.64 |
| Efficient EV | 81.5 | 0 | $28.52 | $13.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.63 | $20.86 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Afternoon in Dothan on Monday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
3 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 21m 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 Stevenson, AL to Dothan, AL covers 325.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Kentucky Avenue, John T Reid Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.9 miles from Stevenson, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.82 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 21m 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 Stevenson, AL to Dothan, AL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stevenson, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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