How far is Dothan, AL from Hazel Green, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Hazel Green, AL is about 305.9 miles (492.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Hazel Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Hazel Green.
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Start on East Main Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
1658 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
703 ft · 23 sec · East Burdeshaw Street
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Turn right onto North Oates Street
3032 ft · 1 min · North Oates Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi · 12 min · Montgomery Highway
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2980 ft · 39 sec
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16 mi · 21 min
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20.5 mi · 24 min
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5.1 mi · 7 min
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1.2 km · 1 min
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859 ft · 15 sec
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3.4 mi · 4 min
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36.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue on McGehee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road
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Turn right onto Carter Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road
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Continue on Zelda Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road
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Turn right onto Ann Street
911 ft · 27 sec · Ann Street
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Turn left onto Ann Street South
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
167.9 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 565 East, AL 20 West, US 72 Alternate: Decatur, Huntsville
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 565 East, US 72 Alternate East: Huntsville
2761 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North, US 431 North: Memorial Parkway
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 231 North, US 431 North: Memorial Parkway
2336 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 West: University Drive
155 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest
140 m · 10 sec · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Continue straight
2174 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit straight
133 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway Northwest
13.1 mi · 16 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · U.S. 231
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Hazel Green.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I-65 North
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Dothan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hazel Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Hazel Green?
The road trip is about 305.9 miles (492.3 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.2 miles from Dothan and 152.7 miles from Hazel Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.86 one way or $81.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dothan and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hazel Green.
Stop Ideas Near Union Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Hazel Green. Straight-line distance: 265.24 mi (426.86 km).
#1 Dothan
The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.
| Population | 69,414 |
| Coordinates | 31.2232300, -85.3904900 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hazel Green
Unincorporated community in Alabama
| Population | 3,630 |
| Coordinates | 34.9323100, -86.5719400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazel Green (-86.57194, 34.93231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $40.86 | $81.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $45.95 | $91.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $49.90 | $99.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.43 | $116.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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