How far is Hoover, AL from Chetopa, AL?

The driving distance from Hoover, AL to Chetopa, AL is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
27.26 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.95 mi
33.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.95 mi
Kilometers
33.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.26 mi
Kilometers
43.87 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chetopa
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in Hoover
Sat, Apr 18, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoover
2026-04-18T08:16
Arrive Chetopa
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hoover
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Fultondale
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama

From Hoover
13.6 mi
00h 17m
To Chetopa
13.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hoover and Chetopa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoover and Chetopa.

  1. 1

    Start on Whispering Pines Circle

    46 m · 9 sec · Whispering Pines Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deo Dara Drive

    1128 ft · 54 sec · Deo Dara Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Columbiana Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Old Columbiana Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    79 m · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    79 m · 19 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    47 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    20 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Montgomery Highway

    2082 ft · 37 sec · Montgomery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Birmingham

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 5: Adamsville, Graysville

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bankhead Highway Southwest

    2911 ft · 42 sec · Bankhead Highway Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 5

    1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 5

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Jasper Highway

    1817 ft · 51 sec · Old Jasper Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Jasper Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoover and Chetopa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
12.2 mi · 45%
I 22 West
11.2 mi · 41%
State Route 5
1.81 mi · 7%
Bankhead Highway Southwest
0.55 mi · 2%
Montgomery Highway
0.39 mi · 1%
AL 5
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

12 mi · 00h 15m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultondale
00h 17m from Hoover
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoover 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 Hoover to Chetopa?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Fultondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Hoover and 13.6 miles from Chetopa.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoover and Partly Sunny near Chetopa.

Stop Ideas Near Fultondale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fultondale, 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 Fultondale.

RAIL

Birmingham

10 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

80 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

85 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

89 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoover and Chetopa. Straight-line distance: 20.95 mi (33.71 km).

Hoover

#1 Hoover

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Population85,959
Coordinates33.4053900, -86.8113800
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
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#2 Chetopa

Chetopa is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6789900, -86.9680500
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover (-86.81138, 33.40539)
End: Chetopa (-86.96805, 33.67899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.64
Round trip
$7.27
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.64 $7.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.09 $8.18
Premium $4.63 $4.44 $8.88
Diesel $5.42 $5.20 $10.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoover and Chetopa. The current time is 08:16:07.

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.