How far is Chatom, AL from McIntosh, AL?

The driving distance from Chatom, AL to McIntosh, AL is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.77 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.03 mi
30.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.03 mi
Kilometers
30.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.77 mi
Kilometers
43.08 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McIntosh
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Return by in Chatom
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatom
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive McIntosh
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chatom
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jackson
AL

City in Clarke County, Alabama, United States

From Chatom
13.4 mi
00h 19m
To McIntosh
13.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chatom and McIntosh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chatom and McIntosh.

  1. 1

    Start on Jordan Street

    92 m · 5 sec · Jordan Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Saint Stephens Avenue

    14.3 mi · 25 min · Saint Stephens Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto River Road

    40 m · 8 sec · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Commerce Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commerce Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatom and McIntosh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Stephens Avenue
14.3 mi · 53%
Jefferson Davis Highway
12.4 mi · 46%
Jordan Street
0.06 mi
River Road
0.02 mi
Commerce Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint Stephens Avenue

Turn slight left onto Saint Stephens Avenue

14.3 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
00h 19m from Chatom
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chatom and Partly Sunny near McIntosh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chatom to McIntosh?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Chatom and 13.4 miles from McIntosh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chatom and Partly Sunny near McIntosh.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson.

BUS

Jackson, AL

4 mi away
3603 North College Avenue
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

23 mi away
430 South Jackson Street
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

44 mi away
20890 US Highway 43
BUS

Thomasville, AL

50 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatom and McIntosh. Straight-line distance: 19.03 mi (30.62 km).

Chatom

#1 Chatom

Town in Alabama, United States of America

Population1,168
Coordinates31.4651700, -88.2544600
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
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#2 McIntosh

Human settlement in Washington County, Alabama, United States of America

Population210
Coordinates31.2662800, -88.0313900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Chatom (-88.25446, 31.46517)
End: McIntosh (-88.03139, 31.26628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.20
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.60 $7.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.63 $4.39 $8.79
Diesel $5.42 $5.14 $10.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatom and McIntosh. The current time is 23:04:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.