Origin
Birmingham, AL
Morning in Birmingham on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Birmingham, AL to Chetopa, AL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Birmingham, AL
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Chetopa, AL
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
Birmingham, AL to Chetopa, AL is 19.6 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 22, I 65, and State Route 5, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it an easy addition to another journey or a quick commute. You'll find it’s a practical option for covering a small distance without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 22 | 10 mi | 10m |
| I 65 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| State Route 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Old Jasper Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 24th Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 22
— 10 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham, AL and Chetopa, AL.
1
Start on 24th Street North
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
24th Street North
2
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Avenue North
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 65 North
4
Merge onto I 65
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 65
Use the slight left / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 265A
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 22
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 85
Toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
8
Turn right onto AL 5
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bankhead Highway Southwest
9
Continue on AL 5
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 5
10
Turn right onto Old Jasper Highway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Old Jasper Highway
11
Arrive at destination
Old Jasper Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
6th Avenue North
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 65 North
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 22 West: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265A
Toward I 22 West: Memphis
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 85
Toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Chetopa, AL
Morning in Chetopa on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway-focused, with 80% of the journey taking place on interstate roads. You'll experience a consistent pace, with the longest continuous stretch covering 10 miles on I 22. The route begins with interstate travel, transitioning through segments on I 65 before concluding on State Route 5. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding backroads.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on I 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 22 and I 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 6th Avenue North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (6th Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Birmingham, AL to Chetopa, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Graysville along the way.
Graysville
16.5 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Starting in Birmingham, AL
Full guide →Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, and its cultural and economic nucleus. While it's best remembered as the site of protest, bombings, and other racial tumult during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, visitors to the Birmingham of today will find a pleasant green city of ridges, valleys, attractive views, and friendly, hospitable people.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on I 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (6th Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chetopa, AL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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