How far is Hazel Green, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Hazel Green, AL to Dothan, AL is about 310.6 miles (499.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
310.65 mi
05h 04m
Flight
265.24 mi
426.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.24 mi
Kilometers
426.86 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.65 mi
Kilometers
499.95 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 PM CDT
Return by in Hazel Green
Sat, Apr 18, 11:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Green
2026-04-18T13:01
Arrive Dothan
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazel Green
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union Grove
AL

City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America

From Hazel Green
153.3 mi
02h 32m
To Dothan
157.3 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hazel Green and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Green and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on U.S. 231

    11.6 mi · 14 min · U.S. 231

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Parkway Northwest

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Parkway Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I-565 West

    2071 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Birmingham, Nashville

    864 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Birmingham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale

    2715 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis

    2666 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery

    1940 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ann Street

    1275 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    133 m · 9 sec · Ann Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelda Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zelda Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Carter Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carter Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto McGehee Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · McGehee Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazel Green and Dothan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 31%
Montgomery
93.5 mi · 30%
I 65 South
74.5 mi · 24%
I-565 West
18.7 mi · 6%
U.S. 231
11.6 mi · 4%
I 85 North
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Montgomery

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
265.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Grove
02h 32m from Hazel Green
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hazel Green and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazel Green to Dothan?

The road trip is about 310.6 miles (499.9 km) and usually takes 05h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.3 miles from Hazel Green and 157.3 miles from Dothan.

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 45.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.51 one way or $83.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hazel Green and Partly Sunny near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Union Grove

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Union Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Grove.

BUS

Brent, AL

46 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Birmingham

60 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Selma, AL

71 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

71 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Green and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 265.24 mi (426.86 km).

Hazel Green

#1 Hazel Green

Unincorporated community in Alabama

Population3,630
Coordinates34.9323100, -86.5719400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: U.S. 231 (-86.571837, 34.932309)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.96 gal
41.5 L · about $41.51
Round trip
$83.01
21.92 gal · 83 L
Estimated CO2
97.4 kg one way
Round trip: 194.8 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.51 $83.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.68 $93.36
Premium $4.63 $50.69 $101.38
Diesel $5.42 $59.35 $118.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazel Green and Dothan. The current time is 13:01:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.