Origin
Weaver, AL
Late night in Weaver on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weaver, AL to Dothan, AL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
214.7 mi
346 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weaver, AL
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Weaver, AL to Dothan, AL? This journey covers 214.7 miles and is estimated to take around 4 hours and 33 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing AL 21 and US 231, with a significant portion on Troy Highway, this route is a highway-focused drive. Given its duration, it's entirely manageable as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of about $32. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for the entirety of this drive, making it a straightforward exploration of Alabama's landscape.
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
107.3 miles from Weaver, AL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 79% of the route being on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 99.1 miles on AL 21, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your journey. While predominantly a highway-focused experience, expect varied road conditions as you transition between these main arteries. The character is less about winding backroads and more about efficient travel, making it a practical choice for reaching your destination without extensive detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AL 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AL 21 and US 231. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jacksonville Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jacksonville Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (AL 21 / McClellan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles (US 231; AL 21): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Jacksonville Street
Turn left onto Jacksonville Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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AL 21 / McClellan Boulevard
Turn right onto AL 21 / McClellan Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
109.8 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
|
US 231; AL 21
Turn left onto US 231; AL 21
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
117.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Turn left onto US 82; US 231 / Troy Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
214.1 mi into trip
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~4h 31m in
|
West Powell Street
Turn left onto West Powell Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 21 | 99.1 mi | 1h 56m |
| US 231 | 69.5 mi | 1h 33m |
| Troy Highway | 34.7 mi | 41m |
| Quintard Avenue | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| McClellan Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Quintard Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Weaver Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Anniston Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
AL 21
— 99.1 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weaver, AL and Dothan, AL.
1
Start on Ora Road
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ora Road
2
Turn left onto Jacksonville Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jacksonville Street
3
Continue on Anniston Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Anniston Street
4
Continue on Weaver Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Weaver Road
5
Turn right onto AL 21
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
McClellan Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on AL 21
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Quintard Avenue
7
Continue on AL 21
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Quintard Drive
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on AL 21
392 ft
·
8 sec
·
AL 21
9
Continue on AL 21
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
AL 21
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on AL 21
98 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
AL 21
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 231; AL 21
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231; AL 21
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto US 82; US 231
35 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 231
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 231
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 231; AL 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 231; AL 10
15
Continue on US 231; AL 10
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 231; AL 10
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 231; AL 10
38 mi
·
47 min
·
US 231; AL 10
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on US 231
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 231
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto West Powell Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Powell Street
20
Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Saint Andrews Street
21
Turn left onto US 84 Business; AL 52
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 84 Business; AL 52
Trip Plan
For your 214.7-mile drive from Weaver to Dothan, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With a 4 hour 33 minute estimated drive time, you might want to plan for just one brief stop to refuel or stretch your legs. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 99.1 miles on AL 21, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. The $32 fuel cost is a reasonable estimate, but it's always wise to check current prices.
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 107.3 miles from Weaver, AL, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.1 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 47 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 2h 13m 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 41m
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 Weaver, AL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Weaver, AL
This is one driving day of about 214.7 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Weaver, 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 AL 21 for about 99.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.3 mi from Weaver, AL · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 107.3 miles from Weaver, AL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before AL 21 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.1 miles.
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
$32.42 one way
$64.85 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.59 | $71.19 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.54 | $77.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.40 | $94.81 |
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: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.54 | $10.31 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.06 | $13.74 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Dothan, AL
Late night in Dothan on Thursday
Local time
12:06 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
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
4h 33m 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 Weaver, AL to Dothan, AL covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AL 21, US 231, Troy Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.3 miles from Weaver, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.42 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 4h 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jacksonville Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (AL 21 / McClellan Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles (US 231; AL 21): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Weaver, AL to Dothan, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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