Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatom, AL
Ivan Hassib
McIntosh, AL
Earth Photart
Chatom to McIntosh is 26.8 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Saint Stephens Avenue/Jefferson Davis Highway/Jordan Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Alabama, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that doesn't involve any major highways, making it a simple and quick transit. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two specific locations without a lot of fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens Avenue | 14.3 mi | 25m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Jordan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| River Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Commerce Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chatom, AL and McIntosh, AL.
Start on AL 17
Turn slight left onto AL 56
Turn right onto US 43
Turn left onto River Road
Turn right onto Commerce Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 43 / Jefferson Davis Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto River Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| premium | $4.15 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Chatom on Sunday
Local time
9:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 3:52AM CDT until October 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Night in McIntosh on Sunday
Local time
9:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued October 14 at 3:52AM CDT until October 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll spend the entire 26.8 miles navigating local streets and avenues. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 14.3 miles on Saint Stephens Avenue. Expect to be cruising through local areas, not merging onto high-speed traffic.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near US 43 / Jefferson Davis Highway.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chatom, AL to McIntosh, AL is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.4 miles (US 43 / Jefferson Davis Highway): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles (River Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.7 miles (Commerce Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
60 ft
Total Descent
200 ft
Highest Point
187 ft
Elevation Range
147 ft
Founded 1904
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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