Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoover, AL
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Chetopa, AL
Atlantic Ambience
Hoover to Chetopa is 27.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 65, I 22, and State Route 5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Alabama, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a quick hop primarily on major highways, making it an easy addition to a longer trip or a straightforward errand. You won't be spending much time on the road, so it's ideal for a day trip where you want to maximize your time at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 12 mi | 15m |
| I 22 | 10 mi | 10m |
| State Route 5 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Bankhead Highway Southwest | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Montgomery Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Jasper Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Deo Dara Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Whispering Pines Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,299 veh/hr typical · worst 4,947
Quietest
2 AM
~253 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 32 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hoover, AL and Chetopa, AL.
Start on Whispering Pines Circle
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road
Turn right
Turn left
At end of road, turn right
Turn slight left
Turn left onto US 31
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Continue on I 22
Take the exit
Turn right onto AL 5
Continue on AL 5
Turn right onto Old Jasper Highway
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 22 West: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.71 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Hoover on Tuesday
Local time
11:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 9:17PM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Morning in Chetopa on Tuesday
Local time
11:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 9:17PM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 drive is mostly highway, with 87% of the 27.3 miles on major routes like I 65 and I 22. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12 miles on I 65, indicating a good amount of continuous highway driving. The transition to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination, with State Route 5 likely offering a more local feel for the final miles. Expect frequent exits on the highway portions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 22. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Deo Dara Drive.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Deo Dara Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
371 ft
Total Descent
564 ft
Highest Point
808 ft
~5.8 mi in
Elevation Range
420 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hoover, AL to Chetopa, AL, road signs begin pointing toward Graysville along the way.
Graysville
Founded 1850
Hoover is a city in the Birmingham urban area in Metropolitan Alabama, south of central Birmingham. While most nearby attractions in the area are in the city of Birmingham, Hoover is an important shopping/retail area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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