How far is McDonald Chapel, AL from Bessemer, AL?
The driving distance from McDonald Chapel, AL to Bessemer, AL is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonald Chapel and Bessemer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald Chapel and Bessemer.
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Start on Iceland Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Iceland Avenue
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Continue on Quebec Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Quebec Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 7th Avenue
1731 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 7th Avenue
2687 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto Erie Street
582 ft · 21 sec · Erie Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · 9th Avenue
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Continue on 9th Court
1744 ft · 48 sec · 9th Court
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Continue on 36th Street
1592 ft · 46 sec · 36th Street
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Turn right onto Lloyd Noland Parkway
918 ft · 25 sec · Lloyd Noland Parkway
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Take the ramp right toward I 20 West, I 59 South
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 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 McDonald Chapel 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.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
7.04 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving McDonald Chapel and Sunny near Bessemer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonald Chapel to Bessemer?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Midfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from McDonald Chapel and 4.7 miles from Bessemer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McDonald Chapel and Sunny near Bessemer.
Stop Ideas Near Midfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald Chapel and Bessemer. Straight-line distance: 8.38 mi (13.48 km).
#1 McDonald Chapel
Census designated place
| Population | 717 |
| Coordinates | 33.5217700, -86.9336000 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.71 | $3.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.00 | $4.01 |
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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