How far is Bessemer, AL from McDonald Chapel, AL?
The driving distance from Bessemer, AL to McDonald Chapel, AL is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bessemer and McDonald Chapel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bessemer and McDonald Chapel.
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Start on 3rd Avenue North
120 m · 23 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn left onto 19th Street North
1.6 km · 2 min · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 East, I 59 North
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lloyd Noland Parkway
812 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Lloyd Noland Parkway
1422 ft · 45 sec · Lloyd Noland Parkway
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Turn left onto 36th Street
1592 ft · 44 sec · 36th Street
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Continue on 9th Court
1953 ft · 55 sec · 9th Court
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Turn right onto Erie Street
582 ft · 24 sec · Erie Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
2687 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
1731 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto Quebec Drive
701 ft · 19 sec · Quebec Drive
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Continue on Quebec Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Quebec Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iceland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bessemer and McDonald Chapel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
7.01 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bessemer and Sunny near McDonald Chapel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bessemer to McDonald Chapel?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Bessemer and 5.7 miles from McDonald Chapel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bessemer and Sunny near McDonald Chapel.
Stop Ideas Near Midfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Adamsville City Hall
Helena City Hall
The Preserve Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midfield.
Birmingham
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Marion, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bessemer and McDonald Chapel. Straight-line distance: 8.38 mi (13.48 km).
#1 Bessemer
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,043 |
| Coordinates | 33.4017800, -86.9544400 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McDonald Chapel
Census designated place
| Population | 717 |
| Coordinates | 33.5217700, -86.9336000 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: McDonald Chapel (-86.9336, 33.52177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
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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