How far is Birmingham, AL from Chetopa, AL?
The driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Chetopa, AL is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Chetopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Chetopa.
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Start on 24th Street North
159 m · 20 sec · 24th Street North
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North
880 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville
1876 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Bankhead Highway Southwest
2911 ft · 42 sec · Bankhead Highway Southwest
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Continue on State Route 5
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 5
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Turn right onto Old Jasper Highway
1817 ft · 51 sec · Old Jasper Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Jasper Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Chetopa.
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 22 West
Continue straight
10 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Birmingham and Partly Sunny near Chetopa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Chetopa?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Forestdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Birmingham and 9.8 miles from Chetopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birmingham and Partly Sunny near Chetopa.
Stop Ideas Near Forestdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forestdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Chetopa. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).
#1 Birmingham
The most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 206,950 |
| Coordinates | 33.5206600, -86.8024900 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chetopa
Chetopa is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6789900, -86.9680500 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chetopa (-86.96805, 33.67899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
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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