How far is Chelsea, AL from Athens, AL?
The driving distance from Chelsea, AL to Athens, AL is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Athens.
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Start on Triana Boulevard Southwest
2730 ft · 1 min · Triana Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto Drake Avenue Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · Drake Avenue Southwest
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Patton Road Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · Patton Road Southwest
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Continue on Jordan Lane Southwest
2392 ft · 51 sec · Jordan Lane Southwest
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Continue on Jordan Lane Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jordan Lane Northwest
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Turn left onto University Drive Northwest
20.6 mi · 29 min · University Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chelsea and Athens.
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.
University Drive Northwest
Turn left onto University Drive Northwest
20.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Clear leaving Chelsea and Clear near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Athens?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Chelsea and 12.8 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.46 one way or $6.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Chelsea and Clear near Athens.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Athens. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.35 km).
#1 Chelsea
City in Madison County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 14,608 |
| Coordinates | 34.6906500, -86.6099900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-86.97219, 34.80243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.85 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
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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