How far is Homewood, AL from Chetopa, AL?
The driving distance from Homewood, AL to Chetopa, AL is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
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 Homewood and Chetopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homewood and Chetopa.
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Start on Roseland Drive
84 m · 15 sec · Roseland Drive
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Turn left onto Glenwood Drive West
1157 ft · 41 sec · Glenwood Drive West
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Turn right onto Oxmoor Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Oxmoor Road
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Turn left onto Independence Drive
966 ft · 24 sec · Independence Drive
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Continue on Red Mountain Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 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 Homewood 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 Homewood 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 Homewood to Chetopa?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 11.5 miles from Homewood and 11.5 miles from Chetopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Homewood 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 Homewood and Chetopa. Straight-line distance: 17.26 mi (27.77 km).
#1 Homewood
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 25,174 |
| Coordinates | 33.4717700, -86.8008200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.75 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
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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