How far is Chetopa, AL from Bessemer, AL?
The driving distance from Chetopa, AL to Bessemer, AL is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Alabama
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chetopa and Bessemer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chetopa and Bessemer.
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Start on Old Jasper Highway
1785 ft · 49 sec · Old Jasper Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 5
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 5
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Continue on Bankhead Highway Southwest
3.3 mi · 4 min · Bankhead Highway Southwest
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Continue on Adamsville Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Adamsville Parkway
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Continue on Forestdale Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Forestdale Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Dugan Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dugan Avenue
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Continue on Avenue W
1.3 mi · 2 min · Avenue W
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Continue on Avenue V
2491 ft · 53 sec · Avenue V
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Turn right onto 19th Street Ensley
2000 ft · 46 sec · 19th Street Ensley
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Turn left onto Ensley 5 Points West Avenue
924 ft · 23 sec · Ensley 5 Points West Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
956 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street, 19th Street
728 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
687 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto 18th Street North
1.2 mi · 3 min · 18th Street North
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue North
29 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chetopa and Bessemer.
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.
Ensley 5 Points West Avenue
Merge slight left
8.68 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chetopa and Mostly Sunny near Bessemer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chetopa to Bessemer?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 12.9 miles from Chetopa and 19.1 miles from Bessemer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chetopa and Mostly Sunny near Bessemer.
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 Chetopa and Bessemer. Straight-line distance: 19.17 mi (30.85 km).
#1 Chetopa
Chetopa is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6789900, -86.9680500 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bessemer
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 26,043 |
| Coordinates | 33.4017800, -86.9544400 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: 3rd Avenue North (-86.954272, 33.401684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
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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